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30 April, 05:52

At the bank, Sheila made 6 deposits, each in the same amount. Her sister Sherri made 5 deposits, each in the same amount. Each of Sherri's deposits was

$10 more than each deposit Sheila made. Both sisters deposited the same amount in the end. How much did each sister deposit each time?

(a) Write an equation. Let x represent the amount of one of Sheila's deposits.

(b) Solve the equation. Show your work.

(c) Check your solution. Show your work.

(d) State the solution in complete sentences

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  1. 30 April, 07:56
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    Step 1:

    5 (10+x) = 6x

    Step 2:

    50+5x=6x

    -5x - 5x

    50=x

    Step 3:

    5 (10+50) = 6 (50)

    5 (60) = 6 (50)

    300=300

    Step 4:

    Sheila has deposited $50 each of the 6 times. Her sister Sherri has deposited $60 each of the 5 times.
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