Part 1
we have the formula

so
Poconos NY C=15 degrees
substitute in the formula

Canada, C=5
substitute

Part II
Holiday Inn ------> 80n+10
Days Inn ------> 110n-50
Part III
For n=3
substitute in each expression
Holiday Inn -----> 80(3)+10=$250
Days Inn ------> 110(3)-50=$280
therefore
The cheaper hotel is Holiday Inn
Part IV
Holiday Inn -----> cheaper hotel
Canada ----> the temperature is less than NY
therefore
Erik should go to Canada, to the Holiday Inn