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15 March, 23:38

Ryan and miles are each saving money. Ryan starts with $150 in his savings account and adds $40 per week. Miles starts with $50 in his savings account and adds $60 each week. Write an equation only to determine after how many weeks Ryan and miles have the same amount of money

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  1. 15 March, 23:50
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    The answer to your question is 5 weeks

    Step-by-step explanation:

    Data

    Ryan Miles

    $150 $50

    each week = $40 each week = $60

    x = savings

    y = time in weeks

    Process

    1. - Write an equation for Ryan savings

    x = 40y + 150

    2. - Write an equation for Miles savings

    x = 60y + 50

    3. - Solve the system by Equality

    40y + 150 = 60y + 50

    - Solve for y

    40y - 60y = 50 - 150

    -20y = - 100

    y = - 100 / - 20

    y = 5

    4. - Conclusion

    After 5 weeks, they will have the same amount of money.
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