Question

Which equation will Alex want to use to determine the total amount of

food ( f ) a dolphin will eat over 5 years if a dolphin eats x pounds of food
per year?
A. f = 5 + x
B. f = 5x
C. f =
`(5)/(x)`
D. f =
`(x)/(5)`

Answer 1

f= 5x

Explanation:

x is the amount of food you want over 5 years so you would have to times it to get the whole amount eaten after 5 years.