8. Caitlin had $402 in her bank account. She withdrew $15 each week to pay for a swimming lesson. She now has $237. a. Write an equation that can be used to find the number of swimming lessons that she paid for.
b. How many swimming lessons did she pay for?

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8. Caitlin had $402 in her bank account. She withdrew $15 each week to pay for a swimming lesson. She now has $237. a. Write an equation that can be used to find the number of swimming lessons that she paid for.
b. How many swimming lessons did she pay for?

ddcamp · Answer

(Money left in bank account) = (Initial money in account) - (Cost of swim lessons)(Number of swim lessons)

anonymous · Answer

-15x = 402 - 203

anonymous · Answer

she payed for 11 and can afforkd to pay for 12 more after the the increase but I have to show my work and I pretty much did this in my head