SOLUTION: Anisa has $35.50 and is saving $4.25/week. Nadia has $24.25 and is saving $5.50/week. In how many weeks from now will they have the same amount of money?

Question 1046204: Anisa has $35.50 and is saving $4.25/week. Nadia has $24.25 and is saving $5.50/week. In how many weeks from now will they have the same amount of money?
Answer by josmiceli(19441) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Let = number of weeks they are saving
Let = amount saved
Anisa's equation:

Nadia's equation:

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Set amounts saved equal to eachother

In 9 weeks they will have the same amount
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check:

and

OK

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