Below is an instruction that describes a task. Write a response that appropriately completes the request in English. Please answer in English.

### Instruction:
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?

### Response:
Brad weighs 145 + 5 = <<145+5=150>>150 pounds.
Billy weighs 150 + 9 = <<150+9=159>>159 pounds.
#### 159