A rectangle's length is 6 units greater than its width. write an equation expressing the rectangle's area, a, as a function of w
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Yes, Bobby will have enough money if he saves for 9 weeks. You can find this through either substituting w for 9 in the equation, or solving the equation itself.
Substituting:
Substitute w for 9.
Simplify.
Solve.
255 is greater than 250, so yes, he will have enough money saved.
Solving the equation:
Original Equation
Subtract 30 from both sides.
Divide both sides by 25.
The number of weeks he needs is 8.8. When rounding it up, you get 9.
Substituting:
Substitute w for 9.
Simplify.
Solve.
255 is greater than 250, so yes, he will have enough money saved.
Solving the equation:
Original Equation
Subtract 30 from both sides.
Divide both sides by 25.
The number of weeks he needs is 8.8. When rounding it up, you get 9.