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For the following problem, you must define a variable and write an equation to represent the situation, then solve for the variable. All work must be shown. Ray has $200 and earns an allowance of $50 per month. His sister Amber has $300, but her allowance is only $25 per month. In how many months will they have the same amount of money? Please show your work.

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It would be 4 months
User ProDec
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Answer:

4 months

Explanation:


200 + 50x = 300 +25x

-200=-200

-25x=-25x

25x=100

x=4

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