Question

Elyse wants to buy a new softball glove that costs $46.50. She has $15 and plans to save $5.25 each week. How many weeks will it take her to save the money?

write an equation using x as the variable

plz hurry im being timed

Answer 1

6 weeks

Explanation:

5.25 times 6 equals 31.5 plus 15 equals 46.50

Answer 2

$46.50 = $15+ $5.25x

it will take her 6 weeks

Explanation:

she has $15, so that stays the same and the amount she saves each week is multiplied by the number of weeks. then solve the equation to find the value of x or the number of weeks and get 6 weeks