Jenny is saving money to buy a bike that costs $164. She has $52 and will save an additional $8 each week. In how many weeks will she have enough money to buy the bike?

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MEC asked Oct 19, 2022

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Jenny is saving money to buy a bike that costs $164. She has $52 and will save an additional $8 each week. In how many weeks will she have enough money to buy the bike?

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Explanation:

164 = 8x + 52

Subtract 52 from both sides

112 = 8x

Divide both sides by 8

14 = x

Criel answered Oct 22, 2022

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