Question

A movie theater is open x hours Monday through Thursday and y hours Friday through Sunday. Write an algebraic expression that represents the number of hours per week the theater is open

Answer 1

Answer: 4×+3y

Explanation:

1. There are 4 days from Mon to Thurs. Since x hours are opened on each of the 4 days, we get 4x.

2. There are 3 days from Fri to Sun. Since y hours are opened on each of the 3 days, we get 3y.

In a week, it will just be the sum of 1 and 2, which is 4x+3y