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Short Answer

8

Givens

M = Medford  

W = Westville

x = number of years

Equations

M = 800 + 30x

W = 1240 - 25x

Problem

When will M = W

Solution

800 + 30x = 1240 - 25x                                Add 25x to both sides

800 + 30x + 25x = 1240 - 25xb+ 25x           Combine like terms

800 + 55x = 1240                                           Subtract 800 from both sides

800 - 800 + 55x = 1240 - 800                       Combine like terms

55x = 440                                                        Divide by 55

55x/55 = 440/55                                            Combine

x = 8

In 8 years their populations will be equal

Check

M = 800 + 30(8)

M = 1040

W = 1240 - 25x

W = 1240 - 25*8

W = 1040