Question

_____ 20. Brandon needs $480 to buy a TV and stereo system for his room. He received $60 in cash for birthday presents. He plans to save $30 per week from his part-time job. To find how many weeks w it will take to have $480, solve 60 + 30w = 480. Type your answer in the blank to the left. A. 16 weeks B. 13 weeks C. 15 weeks D. 14 weeks

Answer 1

the answer is D. weeks
easy ways to check is by:
Birthday cash:$60
weekly saved: $30
so 480- 60= 420
and if you multiply 30 by 14 equal= 420
Remember there are hundreds different ways to find the right answer for math
and i use this method cause i was running out of time to answer it. hope this

Answer 2

In order to solve the equation, we must simplify for w.
Original: 60 + 30w = 480

30w = 480 - 60
30w = 420
w = 420/30
w = 14

Therefore the correct answer is D. 14 weeks.
Hope this helps!