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1.     At the bank, Sheila made 6 deposits, each in the same amount. Her sister Sherri made 5 deposits, each in the same amount. Each of Sherri's deposits was $10 more than each deposit Sheila made. Both sisters deposited the same amount in the end. How much did each sister deposit each time?

(a)   Write an equation. Let x represent the amount of one of Sheila’s deposits.

(b)   Solve the equation. Show your work.

(c)   Check your solution. Show your work.

(d)   State the solution in complete sentences.

edited by Guest  Oct 3, 2016
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Let each of Sheila's 6 deposits =D

Let each of Sherri's 5 deposits =D+10

 

6D =5(D+10)

6D =5D + 50

D=$50 each of the 6 deposits made by Sheila

$50+$10 =$60 each of 5 deposits made by Sherri

$50 x 6 =$60 x 5 =$300 The total that each sister deposited.

 Oct 3, 2016

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