Linear Equations with Time - Basic Math

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It takes Sarah minutes to gather all the materials she needs to do her math homework. It also takes Sarah minutes to do algebra problems. If Sarah starts her homework at and has algebra problems to complete, what time will she finish her algebra homework?

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Answer

We can write a linear equation from the information given in the question:

Since Sarah has 15 problems, she has 3 sets of 5 problems.

Substituting that information gives the following equation:

Now, the question asks at what time Sarah will finish her algebra problems.

Now, add that to 3 pm.

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