SOLUTION: jim starts with $25 and saves $5 a week. at the same time , john starts with $15 and saves $10 a week. in how many weeks will they have the same amount of money.

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Question 870523: jim starts with $25 and saves $5 a week. at the same time , john starts with $15 and saves $10 a week. in how many weeks will they have the same amount of money.
Answer by richwmiller(17219) About Me  (Show Source):
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two weeks
25+2*5=15+2*10
25+5w=15+10w