alleryStart learning →Two cats together weigh 23 pounds. The larger cat weighs 16 pounds. How much does the smaller cat weigh?
A7 pounds
B8 pounds
C9 pounds
D6 pounds
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: A. 7 pounds
1. Let w be the weight of the smaller cat, so w + 16 = 23.
2. Subtract 16 from both sides: w = 23 - 16.
3. Combine: w = 7, so the smaller cat weighs 7 pounds.
4. Check: 7 + 16 = 23 pounds, matching the total.
_Source: OpenStax Elementary Algebra (CC BY 4.0), Ch 2 "Solving Linear Equations and Inequalities", section 2.1 Solve Equations Using the Subtraction and Addition Properties of Equality_
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