Question

Yuson must complete 15 hours of community sevice. She does 3 hours each day. Which linear equation represents the hours Yuson still has to work after x days?

A. Y=3x + 15
B. Y= -3x - 15
C. Y= -3x + 15
D. Y= 3x - 15

Answer 1

C) y = -3x + 15

Explanation:

Let's start with the hours required, 15. For each day worked we can subtract 3 hours. X days would mean 3x hours. Subtract that from the goal of 15 hours:

15 - 3x

The time remaining, y, is given by the equation 15 - 3x.

Rearrange the equation to match the format in the options,

y = 15 - 3x

y = -3x + 15

Option C