Problema Solution
Jen needs to save $360 for a new camping tent. She is able to save $15 each week. How many weeks will Jean need to save ;to reach her goal?Draw a picture and write an equation to solve the proublem .explain how you found your answer.
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let 'x' the number of weeks that Jill needs to save
15x = 360
by solving we find:
x = 24 weeks
click here to see the step by step solution of the equation:
Jill needs to save 24 weeks.
let y represent the money that Jen misses after x weeks of saving:
y = 360 - 15x
click here to see the graph:
Jen has saved enough money when y = 0. On the graph that is the x-interception: the value of x for which y = 0.