Question

Write an equation that models this situation. A copier that makes 34 copies per minute runs for 12 minutes. How many copies (x) are made during that time?

Answer 1

x = 34t

408

Explanation:

x = 34t

x: no. of copies

t: minutes

x = 34(12)

x = 408

Answer 2

x

34

= 12

x = total number of copies

total number of copies

copies per minute

= number of minutes copier runs

B ) x / 34 = 12 is correct