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Write an equation for the situation: Tony wants to save $80 to buy a bike. He earns $16 a week babysitting. How many weeks will it take him to save for the bike?

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Answer is 5 week, just divide 16 from 80, you’ll get 5! I hope this help! :)
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Answer:

If she saves $11 each week, then in x weeks she will save 11x dollars. ... We want the amount saved to be equal to the price of the bike, so our equation is. 11x + 107 = 173. In a word problem, writing the equation is usually the hardest part. ... She saves 11 dollar per week to get the bike so the formula is:.

Explanation:

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