Susan begins counting backward from 1298 by 4's, saying one number every 5 seconds. At the same time, Jim begins counting forward from 171 by 3's, saying one number every 5 seconds. What number will they both say at the same time?

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Lana Navarro

11 May, 05:26

Susan begins counting backward from 1298 by 4's, saying one number every 5 seconds. At the same time, Jim begins counting forward from 171 by 3's, saying one number every 5 seconds. What number will they both say at the same time?

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Easton Todd · Answer 1

Easton Todd 11 May, 07:49

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I think the answer might be 654

Raine · Answer 2

The answer is 654

1298-4x=171+3x

1127-4x=3x

1127=7x

161=x now plug this in to the original equations 1298-4 (161) = 171 + 3 (161)

1298-644 = 171 + 483

654 = 654