Answer:
w=-7
Step-by-step explanation:
Soooo-
W(x)=-3x-4
divide both sides by x
W=-3-4
combine like terms
W=-7
Assuming they start saving at 0 dollars
45=total=duanesavings+micksavings
duanesavings=confusing, I will explain
mick savings =amount saves per week times number of weeks
duane saves 5 dollars every other week, aka 2.5 dollars per 1 week
DS=2.5w
MS=2w
since they save at same time and at that week, when the weeks are equal (w=w), 45 it total
DS+MS=45
2.5w+2w=45
4.5w=45
divide by 4.5 both sides
w=10
10 weeks
Answer:
$121.51
Step-by-step explanation:
At 18.7%, the monthly multiplier is 1+.187/12, so for the year, James' balance is multiplied by (1+.187/12)^12 ≈ 1.2038899
At 12.5%, the monthly multiplier is 1+.125/12, so for the year, James' balance is multiplied by (1+.125/12)^12 ≈ 1.1324161
The difference in these multipliers is ...
1.2038899 -1.13241605 = 0.0714739
so James' savings is ...
$1700 × 0.0714739 ≈ $121.51
X-13=42
x is the "variable", you're taking 13 away from that, and the answer is also given, 42.