Tisha started a petition for lawmakers to change a certain law. As word spreads more and more people are showing interest. She is gaining about 500 signatures each week. If 2,000 people signed the petition initially, write an equation that will show the number of signatures that can be expected each week after w weeks.

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directrix · Answer

Trisha starts with 2 000 signatures and adds 500 each week.

So, what are you thinking: y = 2 000 + ?

anonymous · Answer

500

directrix · Answer

For w =1 (end of first week), that would be correct.

But, the question asks about how many after w weeks. So, think just a little more.

directrix · Answer

What did you get for the answer?

directrix · Answer

@angelinaantonucci