Question

Joe collects Pokemon cards. He already has 100 and buys a dozen more each week when he goes to the store. Jessica also collects Pokemon cards. She has 130 cards, and buys 6 more each week at the store.After how many weeks would the two kids have the same amount of cards?​

Answer 1

Answer:

5 weeks

Step-by-step explanation:

To find the answer to this question we have to write an equation for both situation and put them equal to each other.

Let's write an equation for Joe:

12x + 100

Now, for Jessica

6x + 130

Next, put them equal to each other:

12x + 100 = 6x + 130

Solve:

12x + 100 = 6x + 130

6x + 100 = 130

6x = 30

x = 5

Therefore, it will take 5 weeks for Joe and Jessica to have the same amount of cards.

Check:

12(5) + 100 = 6(5) + 130

60 + 100 = 30 + 130

160 = 160

I hope this helps!!

- Kay :)