if by language problem you mean you had trouble taking the word problem and turning it into an equation, then yes. all i know is you got the wrong answer.

if by language problem you mean you had trouble taking the word problem and turning it into an equation, then yes. all i know is you got the wrong answer.

Then tell it again by correct use of grammar

the grammar is fine, you just misinterpreted it.

Then tell it again by correct use of grammar

Your use of grammar was incorrect, Trond. You said:

It says it weighs 1, and then it says + half of that[/b'] weigh.

The OP said:

How much does a fish weigh if it weighs 1 pound plus half its own[/b'] weight?

How about this:

"The fish weighs 2 pounds. Two halves make a whole, so if the fish's total weight is the sum of 1 pound and half the total weight, the other half must also be 1"?

How about this:

"The fish weighs 2 pounds. Two halves make a whole' date=' so if the fish's total weight is the sum of 1 pound and half the total weight, the other half must also be 1"?[/quote']

 

bravo

This thread made my day, amazing how the "fishy problem" became a problem