Question

NEED HELP FOR ALG 1 :(
Jake is comparing the prices of two mattress cleaning companies. Company A charges $30 per mattress and an additional $13 as service charges. Company B charges $28 per mattress and an additional $15 as service charges.

Answer 1

Jake is comparing the prices of two mattress cleaning companies. Company A charges $30 per mattress and an additional $13 as service charges. Company B charges $28 per mattress and an additional $15 as service charges.

Part A: Write equations to represent Company A's and Company B's total mattress cleaning charges for a certain number of mattresses. Define the variable used in the equations. (4 points)

Part B: Which company would charge less for cleaning 4 mattresses? Justify your answer. (3 points)

Part C: How much money is saved by using the services of Company B instead of Company A to clean 7 mattresses? (3 points)

Answer 2

@mathstudent55

Answer 3

Would it be 13 + 30x & 15 + 28x ? for a

Answer 4

Company A's 13 + 30x and Company B's 15 + 28x
OR does that even make sense lol

Answer 5

@mathstudent55 @Michele_Laino @mathmate

Answer 6

"Would it be 13 + 30x & 15 + 28x ? for a"
would be correct if you define the variables and the results.
For part B, you need to state which company charges less (for cleaning 4 mattresses) and why (for example, by calculating the total cost of each and compare). You will need these values for part C anyway.

Answer 7

I figured it out! Thanks so much ^.^

Answer 8

@mathmate could you possibly help with another?

Answer 9

No problem, but please post a new question so that everyone has a chance at it. In fact, it's better for you that way! :)