Swampville has a population of 18,419 residents, and Sea City has a population of 20,657 residents. The population of Swampville increases by 294 residents annually, while Sea City grows by 139 residents per year. Which equation can be solved to find after how many years, y, Swampville and Sea City will have the same population?

Question

18,419y+20,657=294y+139

18,419+139y=294y+20,657

18,419y+294=20,657y+139

18,419+294y=20,657+139y

Answer 1

The correct equation is:

18,419 + 294y = 20,657 + 139y

Let y represent the number of years it will take for Swampville and Sea City to have the same population.