Question

Jeannie got a new pair of eye glasses. She was able to pay $15 at the time

she received her glasses. She will pay $12 each month on the balance. The
original cost of the glasses was $87.
a. Let x represent the number of months needed to pay off the cost
of the glasses. Write an equation and explain how the equation
represents this situation.
b. How many months will it take Jeannie to pay for her glasses?
Explain how you know your answer is correct Jeannie got a new pair of eye glasses. She was able to pay $15 at the time
she received her glasses. She will pay $12 each month on the balance. The
original cost of the glasses was $87.

Answer 1

6 months, i used the equation from part a so i know it’s right

Explanation:

a) 15 + 12x = 87

b) 12x = 87-15=72

72/12 = 6

Answer 2

A.12x=87

B.12x=87

12x/12=x

87-15=72

72/12=6

X=6months

Check:

12*6=72+15=87

87=87