Question

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. C.check your solution. How do I write the equation and how do I check the solution?

Answer 1

A.6x=5(x+10)
b.6x=5x+50
    x=50
c. 6(50)=5((50)+10)
   300 = 5(60)
   300= 300