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Sally started with $76.50 in her piggy bank and spends $4 of her money each day. Taylor started with no money in her piggy bank and adds $4.50 each day. How many days, x, are needed for Sally and Taylor to have the same amount of money in their piggy banks? PLS HELP!!

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It would take 9 days to save for both
User Amonk
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Answer:

it would take 9 days for both to have the same amount

Explanation:

Sally $76.50

spends $4

9*4= 36

76.50 - 36 = 40.50

Taylor $0

adds 4.50

9*4.50 = 40.50

so x = 9

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