Question

Billie Sue's BBQ had their grand opening this year. The first month they did not turn a profit. However, each month thereafter, they have had steady profits of $1,300 per month. If x represents the number of months they have profited, which of the following equations represents the amount of profits after x months

Answer 1

@nomymalik

Answer 2

Choices?

Answer 3

wouldnt it be \[y=1,300x\]

Answer 4

yes

Answer 5

x stands for months and y is profit so yes

Answer 6

$0 profit in month 1
1300 profit in month 2
1300*2 profit in month 3
1300*3 profit in month 4
1300*4 profit in month 5

The profit is always 1300 times 1 less than the month...
So 1300(x-1)

Answer 7

thanks

Answer 8

yw