SOLUTION: John have 300 pounds and peter have 1860 pounds.if john saves 50 pounds a day and peter spends 70 pounds a day.after how many days will they have equal amount.

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Question 720243: John have 300 pounds and peter have 1860 pounds.if john saves 50 pounds a day and peter spends 70 pounds a day.after how many days will they have equal amount.
Answer by checkley79(3341) About Me  (Show Source):
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300+50X=1860-70X
50X+70X=1860-300
120X=1560
X=1560/120
X=13 DAYS - ANS.
PROOF:
300+50*13=1860-70*13
300+650=1860-910
950=950