Question

Write an equation and solve:

Kiran is trying to save $144 to buy a new guitar. she has $34 and is going to save $10 a week from money she earns mowing lawns. she wants to know how money weeks it will take her to have enough money to purchase the guitar.

Answer 1

11 weeks

Explanation:

34+10x=144 equation

10x=110

x=11

check answer

11*$10=$110 money after 11 weeks at $10/week

+. 34 money saved

=. 144 money needed.