Problema Solution
Lisa hosts a podcast about computers, and Justin hosts a podcast about parenting. Both podcasts have a set duration for each episode. Last year, Lisa released 25 episodes and Justin released 27 episodes, for a total of 5,444 minutes of content. This year, Lisa released 27 episodes and Justin released 27 episodes, which lasted a total of 5,616 minutes. How long is each episode?
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Let
x = the minutes per episode on computers
y = the minutes per episode on parenting
25x + 27y = 5444
27x + 27y = 5616
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x = 86 min
y = 122 min
Each episode on computers is 86 minutes long.
Each episode on parenting is 122 minutes long.