Write an algebraic expression that models the situation.

Question

Jenny had ​$199​, but she is spending ​$8 per week. The algebraic expression that models the situation is

Answer 1

To model the situation where Jenny starts with $199 and spends $8 per week, you can use the following algebraic expression:

\[ 199 - 8w \]

In this expression:

• \(199\) represents the initial amount of money Jenny has.
• \(8w\) represents the total amount of money Jenny spends after \(w\) weeks.
• \(w\) is the number of weeks that have passed.

So, as time goes on (with each increasing week), Jenny's remaining amount of money will decrease based on her weekly spending.