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WRITE A PROBLEM THAT CAN BE SOLVED USING THE EQUATION 9x+14=100

HERE ARE THE ANSWER CHOICES

A. 9 DOGS AND 14 CATS COST $100
B. TY WANTS TO BUY 14 DOGS, BUT THEY COST $100, HOW MUCH MORE DOES HE NEED?
OR C. TY HAS SAVED $14 AND HE EARNS $9 EACH WEEK. HOW MANY WEEKS WILL IT TAKE TILL HE HAS $100?

User Cef
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C. I believe.

x would represent how many more weeks to get to 100 which would make the most sense considering the equation. So, x times 9 ( Plus the 14 he saved ) equals 100. It best fits.
User Lucius
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That's easy. The answer is B
User Eric Anastas
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