Question: Carol has $60 and saves $9 per week. Mike has $90 and saves $3 per week. How many weeks before Carol and Mike both have the same amount of money? Think carefully first, then make a decision:
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Let x = the number of weeks. 60 + 9x = 90 + 3x to set them equal. 9x = 30 + 3x. 6x = 30. x = 5. In 5 weeks they will have equal money. So the answer is 5.
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