Question

Jordan saved $225 and continues to save $45 each week. RayAnn saved $150 and continues to save $60 each week. Write and solve a system of equations using any method for the given situation.

Equation for Jordan:

Equation for RayAnn:

Solution:

Answer 1

Jordan: 225 + 45x

RayAnn: 150 + 60x

Solution: x = 5 weeks

Explanation:

`225 + 45x = 150 + 60x`

`225 = 150 + 15x`

`75 = 15x`

`x = 5`

At 5 weeks, Jordan and RayAnn will have saved the same amount of money.