CPM Homework Help : CCA Problem 5-80

Write an equation or system of equations to solve the problem below.

Apollo and Zeus are both on diets. Apollo currently weighs $105$ kg and is gaining $2$ kg per month. Zeus currently weighs $130$ kg and is losing $3$ kg per month. In how many months will they weigh the same?

Hint 1:

Write an equation for Apollo and an equation for Zeus.

Hint 2:

If they weigh the same, what should you do with your equations?

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