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Write an equation and solve:

Kiran is trying to save $144 to buy a new guitar. she has $34 and is going to save $10 a week from money she earns mowing lawns. she wants to know how money weeks it will take her to have enough money to purchase the guitar.

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34 + 10x = 144 Now subtract 144 - 34 = 110. 10x = 110 now divide x = 11 so it would take Kiran 11 weeks to be able to buy his guitar
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Answer:

Explanation:

10x + 34 = 144

10x = 110

x = 11 weeks

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