Question

Tyler wants to buy a new television that costs $312. He has already saved $96. He plans to save $24 per week over the next few weeks. Which shows the number of weeks Tyler will need to save to be able to buy the television?

Answer 1

let w be the number of weeks

312 is the total number needed
therefore
312=24w+96
312-96=24w
216=24w
216/24=w
9=w
he needs 9 weeks

Answer 2

it will take him 9 weeks