Andy starts with $40 and is saving at a rate of $5 per week. Samantha starts with $136 and is spending at a rate of $3 per week per week.

A) When will Andy and Samantha have the same amount of money?

B) And how much money will that be?

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Katrina Beasley

21 October, 10:27

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Carly Long · Answer 1

136 - 3x = 40 + 5x

136 - 40 = 5x + 3x

96 = 8x

12 = x

40 + 4 (12)

40 + 48

88

A.) 12 weeks

B.) $88

Andy starts with $40 and is saving at a rate of $5 per week. Samantha starts with $136 and is spending at a rate of $3 per week per week.A) When will Andy and Samantha have the same amount of money?B) And how much money will that be?