SOLUTION: In their freshman years, Kirsten took 43 credit hours and Beth took 47 credit hours. If Kirsten took only 5-credit courses and Beth took only 3-credit courses after their freshman

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Question 181702: In their freshman years, Kirsten took 43 credit hours and Beth took 47 credit hours. If Kirsten took only 5-credit courses and Beth took only 3-credit courses after their freshman years, how many credits did they have when they had the same number?
Answer by edjones(8007) About Me  (Show Source):
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5-3=2 Kisten gains 2 credits for each course they both take.
After they both take 2 courses the will be tied.
43+2(5)=53
47+2(3)=53
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Ed