Astudent solved this problem by making a table.
andy has $150. marta has $120. in how many years will they both have the same amount of money if andy saves $110 per year and marta saves $120?
andy $150 $260 $370 $480
marta $120 $240 $360 $480
year 0 1 2 3
here is a problem that can also be solved by making a table.
josie has $80. addie has $60.
in how many months will they both have the same amount of money if josie saves $30 per month and addie saves $40?
months