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Mathematics

5. Use the equation shown to answer a-b. 0.75x + 3 = 0.25x + 5.25
a. Can the equation above be used to solve the following problem? If not, explain why.
cream shop, customers pay $3.00 for a medium ice cream plus $0.75 per topping. Ata
second ice cream shop, customers pay $5.25 for a medium ice cream plus $0.25 per topping. How
hany Toppings would a customer have to order for the ice cream to cost the same at either shop?
Can the equation above be used to solve the following problem? If not, explain why.
Joseph has $3.00 in his piggy bank and he adds $0.75 each day. Kelsey has $5.25 in her piggy
ink and she spends $0.25 each day. When will Joseph and Kelsey have the same amount in their
piggy banks?"

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