Question

Write an algebraic expression to represent how much money Max has saved.

Max is saving to buy a car. He already has $700 saved. He will continue to earn money by cutting lawns; he earns $15 for each lawn. Let x represent the number of lawns Max cuts.

Answer 1

Answer: x=700+15

Step-by-step explanation: an educated guess

Answer 2

y = 15x + 700

Step-by-step explanation:

In this sentence said Max already has $700 which means it should be constant value in the equation. Max earns $15 for each lawn he cuts.

Linear equation:

• y = mx + b

where 'm' is rate of change, 'b' is constant value

So, the equation should be (for total money Max saved):

• y = 15x + 700

where y represents total money Max saved and x = number of lawns cut.