Question

Eric had $197 in his savings account before he was paid his weekly salary. His current savings balance is $429. How much money does Eric earn each week? (Form an equation.)

Answer 1

What do you know about equations like this? I have an answer, but I just want to ask you first.

Answer 2

What are you thinking about this question, tell us what you know :D

Answer 3

well im just really confused on if I need to add or multiply for this equation.

Answer 4

simple

197+ how much =429

Answer 5

so would it be 197+n=429?

Answer 6

No multiplication should be involved.

Answer 7

Bruh no there's not

Answer 8

Well, there is a weekly price. Also, notice that it says "each" which signals multiplication...

Answer 9

His total is 429 and he has 197 he needs to add more money to get to that price

Answer 10

so which one is it

Answer 11

huff you can listen to them or me your choice bro but ik im right

Answer 12

197n=429 or 197+n=429

Answer 13

okay thank you guys for the help!

Answer 14

However, I will just go with what they say... IG.

P = $429 - $197

or...

$197 + P = $429.

Answer 15

I think it's multiplication.

Answer 16

adding was right by the way

Answer 17

there will be no Multiplication because its not talking about more then one week, just talking about that one week itself

Answer 18

Yes. I have some issues in my mental health where I tend to overthink things... Thank you!