SOLUTION: Alaina has $72 and earns $6 each day. Joel has $48 and earns $8 each day. In how many days will Joel have as much money as Alaina.

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Question 823508: Alaina has $72 and earns $6 each day. Joel has $48 and earns $8 each day. In how many days will Joel have as much money as Alaina.
Answer by richwmiller(17219) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
6x+72=8x+48
24=2x
x=12 days
They will both have $144 in 12 days