SIMPLE WORD PROBLEM HELP PLEASE

Arthur has decided to start saving for a new computer. His money is currently in a piggy bank at home, modeled by the function s(x) = 85. He was told that he could do the laundry for the house and his allowance would be a(x) = 10(x − 1), where x is measured in weeks. Explain to Arthur how he can create a function that combines the two and describe any simplification that can be done.

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SIMPLE WORD PROBLEM HELP PLEASE 

Arthur has decided to start saving for a new computer. His money is currently in a piggy bank at home, modeled by the function s(x) = 85. He was told that he could do the laundry for the house and his allowance would be a(x) = 10(x − 1), where x is measured in weeks. Explain to Arthur how he can create a function that combines the two and describe any simplification that can be done.

anonymous · Answer

he must add to the function:a(x) the money currently in the piggy bank. This is no longer dependent on anything - it is a constant.

write the new function:
s(x) =

mallorysipp234 · Answer

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mallorysipp234 · Answer

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anonymous · Answer

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the_fizicx99 · Answer

Hm, f(x) = 10(x - 1) + 85, where 85 is a constant.

What's the name of the lesson you're working on? Maybe that'll help

anonymous · Answer

if its so simple why ask for help?