Question:
(a) Write a linear equation that describes the problem
(b). If the cheerleading squad collects 6000 plastic bottles, how many cans will it need to collect to reach the goal?
Answer:
a.

b. 2000 cans
Explanation:
We have the following:
per aluminum
per plastic bottle

Solving (a): The linear equation.
If 1 aluminum can costs $0.10,
x cans would cost $0.10x
If 1 plastic bottle costs $0.05,
y bottles would cost $0.05y
Total Cost:


b.
If y = 6000.
Solve for x
We have:

Substitute 6000 for y


Collect Like Terms


Solve for x

