Answer:Step-by-step explanation:
a. Let x = number of months
Amount charged by Francis Lewis Gym = 150 + 10x
Amount charged by Clintonville Gym = 50 + 35x
Set each expression equal to the other to generate an equation to use in finding the number of months for which the cost of membership will be the same at both months
150 + 10x = 50 + 35x
Collect like terms
150 - 50 = -10x + 35x
100 = 25x
Divide both sides by 25
100/25 = x
4 = x
Answer: 4 months
b. Substitute x = 2 into each if the expression of the amount charged by each gym. The one that gives the lowest amount should be the one Mrs. Open should should join.
Amount charged by Francis Lewis Gym = 150 + 10x
= 150 + 10(2)
= 150 + 20
= $170
Amount charged by Clintonville Gym = 50 + 35x
= 50 + 35(2)
= 50 + 70
= $120
She should join the Clintonville Gym if she plans to join a gym for 2 months.
Answer: Clintonville Gym