Question
1. Thomas wants to lose weight for the summer. He currently weighs 245 pounds. He wants to lose 5 pounds a month.
What is the linear equation that describes is weight loss?
If it is September, how much weight will Thomas lose by July (July not included)?
Explain your thought process for Parts A and B.
What is the linear equation that describes is weight loss?
If it is September, how much weight will Thomas lose by July (July not included)?
Explain your thought process for Parts A and B.
Answers
How about
W = 245 - 5m , where m is the number of months, and W is the weight in pounds.
calculate the number of months from Sept , (m=0) to July and sub into my equation.
W = 245 - 5m , where m is the number of months, and W is the weight in pounds.
calculate the number of months from Sept , (m=0) to July and sub into my equation.
2. Susan has a bank account in Bank of America. She takes out 600 dollars a month for rent. 3 month later, she has $3,200.
What is the linear equation that describes Susan’s situation?
How much did Susan start with in her bank account?
How many months will it take for Susan to run out of money if she does not work?
Explain your thought process for Parts A, B, and C.
What is the linear equation that describes Susan’s situation?
How much did Susan start with in her bank account?
How many months will it take for Susan to run out of money if she does not work?
Explain your thought process for Parts A, B, and C.
x - 3y = 3200
y = 600
x - 3(600) = 3200
x = 5000
x/y = 12mths
y = 600
x - 3(600) = 3200
x = 5000
x/y = 12mths
sorry not 12 mths.
3200/600 = 5.3mths
3200/600 = 5.3mths