Question

write a system of equations that represents the situation. let y represent the total amount of money, in dollars, in each person’s savings account in terms of the number of weeks, x, that he or she places money in the account. then solve for the indicated amounts. elijah and his brother each received $100 to open their own savings accounts. elijah tutors two students after school and is able to save $30 per week. elijah’s brother can only save $12 per week. • enter the answer in each space provided. use numbers instead of words. equation elijah’s balance elijah’s brother’s balance

Explanation:

Step1: Define Elijah's balance equation

Both start with $100, Elijah saves $30/week.
$y = 100 + 30x$

Step2: Define brother's balance equation

Brother starts with $100, saves $12/week.
$y = 100 + 12x$

Answer:

Elijah's Balance: $y = 100 + 30x$
Elijah's Brother's Balance: $y = 100 + 12x$