On the first day of the year, Diego had $700 in his savings account and started spending $35 a week. His brother had $450 and started saving $15 a week. After how many weeks will the brothers have the same amount? What will the amount be?
So basically you set up this algebraic equation: 700-35x=450+15x And then solve for X. X is how many weeks. So they will have the same amount after 5 weeks. To get the amount just plug in 5 for X: 700-35(5)= 525 450+15(5)= 525
