Question

Evan is saving money for a trip to Colorado which will cost $425. He received a gift of $70. Also, he saves $60 per week from mowing lawns. He will have 60x + 70 dollars after x weeks. How much money will he have after 5 weeks and will it be enough?

A.
Yes, he will have $650.
B.
No, he will only have $370.
C.
No, he will only have $300.
D.
Yes, he will have $490.

Answer 1

We can write the equation:

425 = 60x + 70

Plug in 5:

425 = 60(5) + 70

What's 60 * 5?

Answer 2

300

Answer 3

Yes, and what's 300 + 70?

Answer 4

370

Answer 5

Yes, so the answer is B.

Answer 6

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