Question

Rufus collected 100 pounds of aluminum cans to recycle. He plans to collect an additional 25 pounds each week. write a linear equation (y=mx+b) equation. How many pounds will he collect in 7 weeks? How long will it take Rufus to collect 400 pounds of cans?

Answer 1

y = 25x +100

He will collect 275 pounds in 7 weeks

It will take him 12 weeks.

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