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Jen needs to save $180 for a new camping tent. She is able to save $9 each week. How many weeks will Jen need to save to reach her goal? Draw a picture and write an equation to solve the problem. Explain how you found your answer

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9x=180 solve for x. the variable is the number of weeks
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It is a simple division problem. 180/9 = 20, thus it will take 20 weeks to save up enough money to buy a new camping tent.
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