Question

What is a real life word problem for the equation
y=2x

Answer 1

y = 2x

Explanation:

Claire is hungry. She buys 2 donuts each costing x $. How much should she pay?

Since one donut costs x $ 2 donuts cost 2x $.

Therefore, total amount Claire should pay, call it y = 2x.

Hence, we have y = 2x.