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Maeve currently has $130 and plans to earn more money each of the 8 weekends this summer. She wants at least $1,250 by the end of the summer. How much does she need to earn each weekend? Assume she earns the same amount each weekend. Solve her problem, and then graph the solution on a number line.

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Answer: $140 each weekend

Explanation:

$1250 - $130 = $1,120

$1,120 divided by 8 weekends = $140

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