750+30x=1200+20x
x representing number of weeks.
750 +10x = 1200
10x = 450
x =45
It will take 45 weeks for both parties to have the same amount of money.
After 45 weeks the amount of money saved would be 750 +30(45) =2100
Carmen L.
asked 12/22/20Eric and Pam are each saving money to buy a car. Eric has $750 saved and will save an additional $30 a week. Pam has $1,200 saved and will save an additional $20 a week. How many weeks will it take Eric and Pam to save the same amount of money? How much money will they have saved?
750+30x=1200+20x
x representing number of weeks.
750 +10x = 1200
10x = 450
x =45
It will take 45 weeks for both parties to have the same amount of money.
After 45 weeks the amount of money saved would be 750 +30(45) =2100
Mark M. answered 12/22/20
Mathematics Teacher - NCLB Highly Qualified
w represents the number of weeks
750 + 30w = 1200 + 20w
Can you solve for w and answer?
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Carmen L.
thank you so much,12/22/20