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22 November, 12:29

Susan begins counting backward from 1298 by 4's, saying one number every 5 seconds. At the same time, Jim begins counting forward from 171 by 3's, saying one number every 5 seconds. What number will they both say at the same time?

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  1. 22 November, 12:53
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    I think the answer might be 654
  2. 22 November, 12:54
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    The answer is 654

    1298-4x=171+3x

    1127-4x=3x

    1127=7x

    161=x now plug this in to the original equations 1298-4 (161) = 171 + 3 (161)

    1298-644 = 171 + 483

    654 = 654
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