Week 5 - Math 8 - Assessment

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Michele has $50. She plans to save $15 per week until she has a total of $230.

Which equation matches this scenario?

Responses

y minus 110 is equal to 15 times open paren x minus 4 close paren

15 x plus 50 y is equal to 230

y is equal to negative 15 x plus 50

Answer 1

The correct equation that matches this scenario is:

y is equal to -15x + 50

This equation represents Michele starting with $50 and saving $15 per week until she reaches a total of $230. Each week, her savings increase by $15, starting from the initial amount of $50.