Problema Solution
Stephanie has $28.50 and is saving $8.75/week. Madison has $104.75 and is spending $6.50/week. In how many weeks from now will they have the same amount of money?
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Let 'x' represent the number of weeks.
28.50 + 8.75x = 104.75 - 6.50x
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x = 5 weeks
After 5 weeks Stephanie and Madison will have the same amount of money.