Question

Timmy received $50 for his birthday following the birthday party his parents promised him 5$ each week for completing his chores. Assuming Timmy completes all chores uses a linear equation to determine the number of dollars Timmy will have in 7 weeks

Answer 1

$85

Explanation:

Let y represent Timmy's money after x weeks. If we assume that the only money Timmy has is what is mentioned in the problem statement, then ...

y = 50 +5x . . . . . $50 initially plus $5 for each week

After 7 weeks, x = 7, so Timmy's fortune will be ...

y = 50 +5(7) = 50 +35

y = 85

Timmy will have $85 in 7 weeks.