SOLUTION: Shane brought $18 to the arcade and played games that cost 75 cents each. Ginger brought #12 to the arcade and played games that cost 50 cents each. After what number of games will

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Question 1165879: Shane brought $18 to the arcade and played games that cost 75 cents each. Ginger brought #12 to the arcade and played games that cost 50 cents each. After what number of games will they have the same amount of money?
Answer by ikleyn(52776) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
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    18 - 0.75*n = 12 - 0.5*n.


It is your equation to solve and to find the number of games.