Question

Maria is saving money to buy a bike. She has $42 and is going to save an additional $ 7 each week. The bike costs $133. In how many

weeks will she have enough money to buy the bike?

Answer 1

Maria will have enough money to buy the bike in 13 weeks.

Explanation:

w = weeks

42 + 7w = 133

take away 42 frim each side

7w = 91

divide each side by 7

w = 13