SOLUTION: 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 S

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Question 1052365: 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 the equation. let x represent the amount of one of sheila's deposits.
b. solve the equation.
c. check your solution.
d. state the solution in complete sentences.)
Answer by jorel555(1290) About Me  (Show Source):
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If x represents Sheila's deposits, then Sherri's deposits would be x+10. So:
6x=5(x+10)
6x=5x+50
x=50
Sheila deposited $50 at a time; Sherri deposited $60 at a time.
6 x 50=5 x 60=$300 total deposits for both. ☺☺☺☺