Question

please someone help me understand ill be very grateful

Answer 1

3. At the bank, Sheila made 6 deposits, each in the same amount. Her sister Sherri made 5 deposits, each in the same amount. Each of Sherri's deposits was $10 more than each deposit Sheila made. Both sisters deposited the same amount in the end. How much did each sister deposit each time?
(a) Write an equation. Let x represent the amount of one of Sheila’s deposits.
(b) Solve the equation. Show your work.
(c) Check your solution. Show your work.
(d) State the solution in complete sentences.

Answer 2

@kidrah69

Answer 3

x is the amount paid at each deposit

6x is the total that Sheila deposited
5(x+10) is the total amount that Sherri deposited

Since they both deposited the same total amount you can write

6x=5(x+10)

Answer 4

THANK YOU ARE A GOD SEND!! if I solve can you check it?

Answer 5

@ajspeller

Answer 6

yes

Answer 7

ok so6x=5(x+10) 6x(5)(x)+(5)(10) 6x-5x+5x+50-5x=50

Answer 8

but I don't get how I figure out how much did each sister deposit each time

Answer 9

Yes, x = 50
So what was Sheila's and Sherri's total deposit?

Answer 10

10x10 = sherri she deposited 10 each time I don't know about sheila

Answer 11

Remember Sheila is 6x and x = 50 .. so its, 6(50)=300

Answer 12

Sherri, 5(50+10) = 5(60) = 300

Answer 13

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