Question

A math problem asks when two brothers will have saved the same amount of money. When Marta writes and solves the equation, her final step is 3 = 7. Assuming Marta has done everything correctly, how should she interpret this solution? A. The brothers started with the same amount of money. B. The brothers will never have the same amount of money. C. The brothers will have the same amount of money in 3 years. D. The brothers will have the same amount of money in 7 – 3 = 4 years.

Answer 1

brothers will never have the same amount of money

Explanation:

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Answer 2

B. The brothers will never have the same amount of money.

Explanation:

When we get to the final step and get 3=7, which we know it not true, this means there is no solution.