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Write a system of equations to solve the following word problem. Don't forget to identify the variables that you will be using.

Jay and Johnnie are practicing for a test and their scores are increasing. Jay's current score is 750 and is rising 8 points per week. Johnnie's current score is 650 but is growing by 28 points per week. When will Johnnie catch up with Jay? What will their scores be?

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Answer:

5; 790

Explanation:

x is number of weeks

750+8x=650+28x

100=20x

x=5

750+8*5=790

650+28*5=790

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