What is the person actual weight

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Problem: A person is on a weight scale in an elevator that is going up. When the elevator accelerates with acceleration a1, the reading on the scale is 2.00 x 102 lb and when the elevator decelerates with acceleration a2= -a1, the reading changes to 158 lb.

Part A: What is the person's actual weight?

Please show all steps to determine the person's actual weight.

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