Sheila Total: 6x
Sherri Total: 5(x+10) = 5x+50
(a) Write an equation. Let x represent the amount of one of Sheila’s deposits.
6x = 5x+50
(b) Solve the equation. Show your work.
Subtract 5x from both sides
6x - 5x = 50
Simplify 6x - 5x to x
x = 50
(c) Check your solution. Show your work.
6*50 = 5(50+10)
300 = 5*60
300 = 300
(d) State the solution in complete sentences.
Sheila deposited $50 at a time; Sherri deposited $60 at a time.
6 x 50 = 5 x 60 = $300 total deposits for both.