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Victoria and Javier are collecting aluminum for a community service project. Victoria previously collected 56 pounds and is collecting at a rate of 8 pounds per hour this weekend. Javier collected 16 pounds earlier and Is now collecting at a rate of 12 pounds per hour. How many hours must pass (x) before the two students have collected the same amount of aluminum (y)?​

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Answer:

  • 10 hours

Explanation:

Victoria collects:

  • 8x + 56

Javier collects:

  • 12x + 16

They get same amount:

  • 8x + 56 = 12x + 16
  • 12x - 8x = 56 - 16
  • 4x = 40
  • x = 10

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