Question

Bear has $500 in his savings account, and Mrs. Killcrease has $900 in hers. Bear is adding $50 per month, whereas Mrs. Killcrease is contributing $30 per month. Write an equation that represents the amount in eac savings account and determine when they have the same amount.

Bears equation in slope intercept form with no spaces: __

Mrs. Killcreases equation in slope intercept form with no spaces: ___

After $___ months, both will have $___ in their savings account.

Answer 1

Answer: they meet at
`20` months. Bear:
`50x20=1000`
`1000+500=1500` Mrs. Killcrease:
`30x20=600`
`900+600=1500`

Step-by-step explanation: