Help please. Thanks in advance.
In March, Isaiah and Freddie had the same amount of money in their savings accounts. In April, Isaiah deposited $210 into his account. Freddie increased the money in his account by 15%. When they compared their balances, they found that they were still equal.

How much money did they both have in their accounts in March

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Help please. Thanks in advance.
In March, Isaiah and Freddie had the same amount of money in their savings accounts. In April, Isaiah deposited $210 into his account. Freddie increased the money in his account by 15%. When they compared their balances, they found that they were still equal.
 
How much money did they both have in their accounts in March

texaschic101 · Answer

m = beginning balance

m + 210 = m + 0.15m
210 = 0.15m
210/0.15 = m
1400 = m

check..
m + 210 = m + 0.15m
1400 + 210 = 1400 + 0.15(1400)
1610 = 1400 + 210
1610 = 1610 (correct)

beginning balance (March) for Isaiah and Freddie was $ 1400.....and in April. it was $ 1610