Question

Melinda has $22 and plans to save $10 each week. George has $10 and plans to save $13 each week.



In how many weeks will they have the same amount saved?

Answer 1

initial amount + (#weeks)*(money saved per week) should be equal for both

Answer 2

sooo.... what do u thank the answer is

Answer 3

for example,

melinda
22 + 10*(weeks)

Answer 4

32

Answer 5

george
10 + 13*(weeks)


set both equal, and solve for (weeks)

Answer 6

62

Answer 7

what work did you do to arrive there? or just guessing?

Answer 8

They need 4 weeks solve for n 22+10n =10+13n 22+10x4=10+13x4 22+40 = 10+52 62= 62

Answer 9

RIght, 4 weeks,

22+10n =10+13n

n=4

kina hard to read what you did though

Answer 10

cool thank u

Answer 11

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Answer 12

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Answer 13

http://openstudy.com/users/DanJS

Answer 14

can u please help me is the answer 4 or 62