Part 1: Write an expression for the following real-world situation.
Katie is moving to a new house. Small boxes hold 15 pounds each and medium boxes hold 25 pounds each. Write an expression for the total weight in the moving van if Katie uses "s" small boxes and "m" medium boxes.

Part 2: Write a real-world situation of your own and a VARIABLE expression to go with it.

Question

Part 1: Write an expression for the following real-world situation.
Katie is moving to a new house. Small boxes hold 15 pounds each and medium boxes hold 25 pounds each. Write an expression for the total weight in the moving van if Katie uses "s" small boxes and "m" medium boxes.

Part 2: Write a real-world situation of your own and a VARIABLE expression to go with it.

anonymous · Answer

15s+25m=total weight

You hire a cleaning service. You have to pay 20 dollars a month and 5 for each hour they work. 
20+5x=money u owe the cleaning company