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Elinda takes out a loan to purchase a car. The balance on her loan after x months is represented by the equation y = 10,000 – 250x and the value of the car after x months is represented by y = 8,000 – 50x. Which statement describes when Melinda’s loan will be equal to the value of the car?

After 10 months, the loan and value of the car will both be equal to $7,500.
After 12 months, the loan and value of the car will both be equal to $7,000.
After 14 months, the loan and value of the car will both be equal to $6,500.
After 16 months, the loan and value of the car will both be equal to $6,000.

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User IsuPatches
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The answer will be 10 months till they're equal
User Huanggh
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