Question

Javier has a job installing windows. He earns a rate of $75 per day plus $8 per window installed. He also receives a stipend of $25 for snacks. Javier knows his weekly earnings can be shown with the following expression:

75d + 8w + 25

Part A: Identify a coefficient, a variable, and a constant in this expression. (3 points)

Part B: If Javier works for 5 days and installs 48 windows, how much does he earn? Show your work to receive full credit. (4 points)

Part C: If Javier gets an increase in his stipend and receives $40 for snacks, would the coefficient, variable, or constant in the equation change? Why? (3 points)

Answer 1

Part B is 784
75 multiplied by 5 is 375
8 multiplied by 48 is 384
375 plus 384 is 759
759 plus 25 is 784