Question

Chandler wants to raise 200$ to buy a new gaming system. He already has 80$ and plans to save 40$ a week. How many weeks will it take chandler to raise enough money to buy his gaming system?

Answer 1

3 weeks

Explanation:

Step one:

given data

expected amount =$200

cash already at hand=$80

savings per week=$40

let the number of weeks be x

Step two:

the linear function for the situation is the same as the equation of a straight line

y=mx+c------1

200=4x+80

solve for x

200-80=40x

120=40x

divide both sides by 4

x=120/40

x= 3 weeks

Chandler will save for 3 weeks