Question

You have two pairs of sneakers. One pair of sneakers is currently worth $80 and its value increases by $5 per month. The other pair of sneakers is currently worth $140 and its value decreases by $5 per month. Let m be the number of months. To find out how many months later will both sneakers have the same value, which of the following equations setup is correct?

Answer 1

Answer:

I don't know but here's an example.

Step-by-step explanation:

Here's a word problem to start with.

Jane spent $42 for shoes. This was $14 less than twice what she spent for a blouse. How much was the blouse?

First, identify what the question is asking for.

Jane spent $42 for shoes. This was $14 less than twice what she spent for a blouse . How much was the blouse?

Next, identify the numbers.

Jane spent $42 for shoes. This was $14 less than twice what she spent for a blouse . How much was the blouse?

Next, identify the key words. These include add, subtract, remove, spend, earn, less, more, times, twice, half, etc.

Jane spent $42 for shoes. This was $14 less than twice what she spent for a blouse . How much was the blouse?

Finally, convert everything into an equation.

42

=

2

⋅

blouse

−

14

Now, solve the equation.

56

=

2

⋅

b

l

o

u

s

e

b

l

o

u

s

e

=

28

The blouse was 28 dollars.