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.