Real-world equations

Solving Linear Equations

Josh is going on vacation with a group of friends. In his vacation planning he and is friends planned on going to the marina for some fun.

What information might Josh need to know when renting equipment?

• "How much money Josh has altogether."

• "How long did Josh plan on staying at the marina?"

How could you estimate the time that Josh can use any rental equipment?

• "use the information on the sign."

• "friendly number. Such as rounding to keep numbers whole."

• "mental math"

Open Ended

A. If Josh budgets $85, what options does he have when renting equipment at the marina? Justify your answer.

Open Ended

B. Josh found out that there is a $25 nonrefundable equipment fee in addition to the hourly rates. How does this requirement change the mathematics of the situation? What are Josh's options given this new information? Explain and justify your answers.

Open Ended

C. Look for relationships. How do the processes you used for parts A and B differ? How are they the same? Justify your answer.

Open Ended

D) If Josh and his two friends each have $75 to rent jet ski's and other equipment at the marina. What options could they choose? Explain using algebraic equations. What are their options after the equipment fee of $25 per equipment rented?