Brad weighs 145+5=<<145+5=150>>150 pounds.

Billy weighs 150+9=<<150+9=159>>159 pounds.

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Billy weighs 9 pounds more than Brad. Brad weighs 5 pounds more than Carl. If Carl weighs 145 pounds, how much does Billy weigh, in pounds?
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Billy weighs 9 pounds more than Brad. Brad weighs 5 pounds more than Carl. If Carl weighs 145 pounds, how much does Billy weigh, in pounds?
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