Question

There are 5 caterpillars in each tree, and there are 10 caterpillars on the ground. The table shows how the number of caterpillars, c, depends on the number of trees, t. Choose the equation which represents the rule. A) c = 5t + 5 B) c = 10 − 5t C) c = 5t − 10 D) c = 5t + 10

Answer 1

Answer: D)   $c=5t+10$

Step-by-step explanation:

Given: Caterpillars on ground = 10

Caterpillars in each tree = 5

If the number of trees represented by t, then the number of caterpillars in t trees is given by :-

$5\timest=5t$

The equation to find the number of caterpillars, c, depends on the number of trees, t. is given by :-

$c=5t+10$

Answer 2

D.) because there are 5 caterpillars in every tree (t) and then you have to add the 10 that are on the ground giving you the total amount of caterpillars (c)