Question

The population of Medford High School is

800 students and the population of
Westville High School is 1240 students.
The population of Medford High is
increasing at a rate of 30 students per
year, while the population of Westville
High is decreasing by 25 students per
year. In about how many years will the
population of the two schools be the
same?

Answer 1

in 8 years each school will have about 1,040 students

Explanation:

let 'x' = years

y = 30x + 800

y = -25x + 1240

30x + 800 = -25x + 1240

55x = 440

x = 8