Problema Solution

Erick and Tammy are trying to make money for their school by entering a walk a thon Erick has people pledge $4.00 for every mile he walks Tammy has people pledge $10.00 plus $1.00 for every mile she walks what is a equation for each person? how much money does Tammy raise if she walks 6 miles?

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let x = miles walked


the equation for Erick is: 4x dollars


the equation for Tammy is: 10 +1*x = 10 + x dollar


Tammy walks 6 miles meaning x = 6 miles thus she will raise 10 + 6 = $16.