Question

Jesse and Amir were assigned the same book to read for class. Jesse started

reading on Saturday, and he is reading 30 pages a day. Amir didn't start until
Sunday, but he is reading 35 pages a day.
How many days will it take Amir to catch up to Jesse, and how many pages will
they each have read?
Let x represent the number of days Amir has been reading
Fill in the blanks to solve this problem as a system of equations.
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Answer 1

1. y = 35x

2. y = 30x + 1

3. y = 35x

y = 30 x + 1

4. Its more convenient to substitute y because It's easier.

35x = 30(x + 1)

5. 35x = 30x + 1

35x = 30x + 30

35x -30x = 30

5x = 30

x = 6 (30/5 = 6)

35 x 6 = 210 (y)

6. Both people have read 210 pages and it takes amir 6 days to catch up.

Explanation:

Answer 2

he needs to catch up by 5 pages

Explanation: