Question

Abigail is studying for the school spelling bee. She already knows 189 words from the vocabulary list. Each day, she learns 36 additional words from the vocabulary list.Which equation can be used to determine the total number of words Abigail knows from the vocabulary list, y, over x days? A. y = 36x + 189 B. y = 189x + 36 C. y = 36(x + 189) D. y = 36x - 189

Answer 1

Given the following question:

She aready knows 189 words

Se learns36 words each day

x = number of days

y = number of words Abigail knows

`\begin{gathered} y=36x+189 \\ \text{ Check your work by} \\ x=2 \\ y=36(2)+189 \\ 36*2=72 \\ y=72+189 \\ 72+189=261 \\ y=261 \end{gathered}`

Your answer is option A.