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8. Kevin and Hannah are both saving money for a new television. Kevin has already
saved $47 and plans to save $16 every week.]Hannah has already saved $20 and plans
to save $25 every week. The system of equations below shows the amount of money
m, Kevin and Hannah have saved after w weeks.
{
m = 16w + 47
} V
m =
25W + 20
After how many weeks will Kevin and Hannah have the same amount of money
saved?

Answer 1

2 weeks

Explanation:

If you sum up their savings twice you will have the same amount

16 + 47=79 for week 1. 20 + 25=70 for week 1.

79 + 16=95 for week 2. 70 + 25=95 for week 2.