HELP! You are trying to decide between two apartments to rent.
• Apartment A requires a deposit of $2,000 plus a monthly rent of $1,200.
• Apartment B requires a deposit of $3,000 plus a monthly rent of $1,000.

After how long would the amount spent on each apartment be equal (including the deposit and the rent)? What would the amount spent be at that time?

Part A
Write and solve a system of linear equations to help you find your answer. Solve your system algebraically using either substitution or elimination. Show all work in the space below.

Part B
Explain what your answer means in the context of this problem in the space below. Use complete sentences.