Which situation can be modeled by the equation 45−2.50𝑥=11.50

Question

45
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2
.
50
x
=
11
.
50
?

CLEAR SUBMIT

A stock with an original value of $45.00 decreases by $2.50 each week. After how many weeks, x, is the stock worth $11.50?



Cassie deposits $45.00 into a savings account with an annual interest rate of 2.50%. After how many years, x, will Cassie have $11.50 in interest?



The cost to pick apples is $2.50 plus $11.50 per pound of apples picked. How many pounds of apples, x, can be picked for $45.00?



Adam has $2.50 in his bank account. He deposits $11.50 into the account each month. After how many months, x, will Adam have $45.00?

Answer 1

The situation that can be modeled by the equation 45−2.50𝑥=11.50 is: The cost to pick apples is $2.50 plus $11.50 per pound of apples picked. How many pounds of apples, x, can be picked for $45.00?