Math Problem Statement
Tight Knit is an online store that sells two different tiers of monthly subscription boxes with knitting supplies. Recently, the number of basic subscriptions has been decreasing by 5 each month, while the number of deluxe subscriptions has been increasing by 8 each month. This month, the company had 288 basic subscriptions and 93 deluxe subscriptions.
How many months will it take for the number of basic subscriptions to match the number of deluxe subscriptions?
Solution
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Math Problem Analysis
Mathematical Concepts
Algebra
Linear Equations
Formulas
Basic Subscriptions = 288 - 5x
Deluxe Subscriptions = 93 + 8x
Theorems
Equating two linear equations to solve for x
Suitable Grade Level
Grades 6-8
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