Problema Solution
Ricardo and Carol have been hired as zombie hunters. Ricardo has already captured 10 zombies and can capture 3 more per day. Carol has captured 15 zombies and can capture 2 zombies per day. When will Ricardo and Carol have the same number in captivity?
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Let 'x' represent the number of days Ricardo and Carol spent hunting.
10 + 3x = 15 + 2x
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x = 5 days
After 5 days Ricardo and Carol will have the same number of zombies in captivity.