Question

How would I solve this?

Write a system of equations to describe the situation below, solve using any method.

Whitney and Diane each opened a savings account on the same day. Whitney started by putting $895 in her account, and she will deposit an additional $301 each week. Diane made an initial deposit of $801, and she will add $348 more each week. Eventually, Whitney and Diane will each have the same amount saved. How many weeks will that take? What is that amount?

Answer 1

if x = weeks 895 + 301x=801 +348x

Answer 2

93=47x, x = 1.98 or two weeks

Answer 3

what is the amount?