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Mrs. Forrester collects antique quilts. She already

has 15, and she purchases a new one every year.
Her daughter Abigail collects Oriental rugs. She
currently owns 8 and buys 2 new ones each year.
How many years will it take Abigail to have as man
rugs as her mother does quilts?

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Answer:

x=7

Explanation:

x+15=2x+8

x-x+15=2x-x+8

15=x+8

x=7

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