Question

Maria pays a yearly fee of $3 to her swimming club and $2
per lesson. Carmen pays a yearly fee of $5 and $2 per lesson.
After how many lessons will Maria and Carmen have paid the
same amount? Write an equation and explain your answer.

Answer 1

Answer:

They will have never paid the same amount

Step-by-step explanation:

the equation 3+2x=5+2x simplifies to 3=5 which is not a true statement

Answer 2

Answer:

They will have never paid the same amount

Step-by-step explanation:

the equation 3+2x=5+2x simplifies to 3=5 which is not a true statement