Wants to save $40
Weekly pay = x
He donates $2 each week.
Weekly earnings after donation = x - 2
• (a)
Each tape represents the weekly payment minus the donation.
x - 2
• (b)
40 = 5(x-2)
Solve for x
40/5 = x - 2
8 = x - 2
8 + 2 = x
10 = x
Andre's neighbor pays him $10 per week.