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?

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?

danjs · Answer

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

anonymous · Answer

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

danjs · Answer

for example, 

melinda 
22 + 10*(weeks)

anonymous · Answer

32

danjs · Answer

george
10 + 13*(weeks)


set both equal, and solve for (weeks)

anonymous · Answer

62

danjs · Answer

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

anonymous · Answer

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

danjs · Answer

RIght, 4 weeks, 

 22+10n =10+13n

n=4

kina hard to read what you did though

anonymous · Answer

cool thank u

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anonymous · Answer

can u please help me is the answer 4 or 62