Creating Equations from Word Problems

Front

What is the equation for Bob's savings after saving $40 per month starting with $150?

Back

y = 40x + 150

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Write the equation for how much money you have LEFT after going to the rodeo with $200 and spending $2.50 per ride for x rides.

Back

y = -2.50x + 200

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If you sell 15 jars of peach jam at $2 each and apple jam at $3.50 each, how do you represent your total earnings?

Back

y = 3.50x + 30 (where x is the number of apple jars sold)