Question

Shawn and Mark want to save $225.00 . Shawn has $16.00 and saves $10.00 a week . Mark has $22.00 and saves $7.00 each week . Which equation can be used to find the number of week it will take them ? A. 26x - 29x = 225

B. 38x + 17 = 225
C. 55x = 225
D. 38 + 17x = 225

Answer 1

D

Explanation:

Shawn

Let the number of weeks = w

The beginning amount = 16 dollars

The amount per week is 10 dollars

The number of weeks is 10x

Equation

Savings = 16 + 10x

Mark

Let the number of weeks = w

The beginning amount = 22 dollars

The amount per week is 7 dollars

The number of weeks is 7x

Equation

savings = 22 + 7x

But they are working together so their separate equations must be added.

Total Savings= 16 + 10x + 22 + 7x = 38 + 17x

Answer: 17x + 38 = 225