Question

Buddy the Elf has already eaten spaghetti with syrup that was 1300 calories. If he eats candy canes that are 80 calories each, write an equation to represent the total calories (y) after eating x candy canes.

Answer 1

1300 plus x times 80equals y

Answer 2

Answer: y=80x+1300

Explanation:

You are trying to find y, so the equation starts off as y=

Since x represents the candy canes, and each one is 80 calories, you woukld have add to your equation: y=80x

Finaklly, you have to take into account the calories already consumed, which is 1300 calories: y=80x+1300