Question 1052710: 3. At the bank, Sheila made 6 deposits, each in the same amount. Her sister Sherri made 5 deposits, each in the same amount. Each of Sherri's deposits was $10 more than each deposit Sheila made. Both sisters deposited the same amount in the end. How much did each sister deposit each time?
(a) Write an equation. Let x represent the amount of one of Sheila’s deposits.
(b) Solve the equation. Show your work.
(c) Check your solution. Show your work.
(d) State the solution in complete sentences.
Answer by stanbon(75887)   (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website! 3. At the bank, Sheila made 6 deposits, each in the same amount. Her sister Sherri made 5 deposits, each in the same amount. Each of Sherri's deposits was $10 more than each deposit Sheila made. Both sisters deposited the same amount in the end. How much did each sister deposit each time?
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Sheila Total:: 6x
Sherri Total:: 5(x+10) = 5x+50
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(a) Write an equation. Let x represent the amount of one of Sheila’s deposits.
6x = 5x+50
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(b) Solve the equation. Show your work.
x = 50
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(c) Check your solution. Show your work.
6*50 = 5(50+10)
300 = 5*60
300 = 300
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(d) State the solution in complete sentences.
I'll leave that to you.
Cheers,
Stan H.
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