Question

Joe needs to read 4 novels each month.

Let N be the number of novels Joe needs to read in M months.

Write an equation relating N to M. Then use this equation to find the number of novels Joe needs to read in 11 months.

Answer 1

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Answer:

• N = 4M
• 44

Explanation:

If Joe reads 4 novels each month, the number of novels read will be 4 times the number of months that have passed.

N = 4M

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When M=11, we have ...

N = 4×11 = 44

Joe needs to read 44 novels in 11 months.