.3 Evaluate two-variable equations: word problems

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This equation shows how the time required to screen-print a batch of shirts is related to the number of shirts in the batch.

t = s + 26

The variable s represents the number of shirts in the batch, and the variable t represents the time required to screen-print the shirts. How long does it take to screen-print a batch of 59 shirts?

minutes

1 answer

To find the time required to screen-print a batch of 59 shirts using the equation \( t = s + 26 \), we need to substitute \( s \) with 59.

\[ t = 59 + 26 \]

Now, calculate the sum:

\[ t = 85 \]

So, it takes 85 minutes to screen-print a batch of 59 shirts.