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Tina is saving to buy a notebook computer. She has two options. The first option is to put $500 away initially and save $30 every month. The second option is to put $100 away initially and save $50 every month. After how many months would Tina save the same amount using either option? How much would she save with either option?

After ____ months, Tina will save $ _____ with either option

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500+30x=100+50x
x=20
After 20 monts, Tina will save $1100 with either option.
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