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Write an equation to represent the following situation. Wilbur has $50 in his savings account. He adds $30 each week to his account. How many weeks will it take for him to have $260?

Write an equation to represent the following situation. Wilbur has $50 in his savings-example-1
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Answer:

50+(30x)=260

-50 from each side

30x=210

divide by 30

x=7

7 weeks!

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