Colby and Sarah sold newspapers this past summer. Colby earned $4.50 for each newspaper he sold. Sarah's earnings were $35 less
than Colby's at the end of the summer. The following expression shows Sarah's earnings: 4.50y − 35
In the expression, what does the variable y represent?
Sarah's earnings at the end of the summer
Colby's earnings at the end of the summer
The number of newspapers that Sarah sold
The number of newspapers that Colby sold
D. <span>Colby and Sarah sold newspapers this past summer. Colby earned $4.50 for each newspaper he sold. Sarah's earnings were $35 less than Colby's at the end of the summer. The following expression shows Sarah's earnings:
4.50y − 35</span>
I know this probably isn't helpful to you, but the answer is 15. I suck at showing my work. So I really can't help you there. Sorry I couldn't be more help.
