Question

At the bank, Sheila made 5 deposits, each in the same amount. Her sister Sherri made 4 deposits, each in the same amount. Each of Sherri's deposits was $15 more than each deposit Sheila made. Both sisters deposited the same amount in the end. How much did each sister deposit each time?

- Write an equation. Let x represent the amount of one of Sheila’s deposits.
- Solve the equation. Show your work.
- Check your solution. Show your work.
- State the solution in complete sentences.

Answer 1

DERIVAR :

(2x – 1) / √ x2 + 1

Answer 2

The equation would be 4y=5x 4(x+15)=5x x+15=y

let x be the amount that Shelia deposits each time

let y represent the amount that Sherri deposits each time

4(x+15)=5x

4x+60=5x

-4x -4x

60=x

Check:

x+15=y 60+15=y y=75

4(75)=5(60)

300=300

Shelia deposits $60 each time.