Eduardo weighs 120 pounds and is gaining 5 pounds each month. Peta weighs 160 pounds and is losing 3 pounds each month. In how many months will they weigh the same?

3 answers

in x months, where
120+5x = 160-3x
5 months
Correct! Solving the equation:

120 + 5x = 160 - 3x
8x = 40
x = 5

So, in 5 months, both Eduardo and Peta will weigh the same.