Kala is a software saleswoman. Her base salary is $1800, and she makes an additional $110 for every copy of Math is Fun she sell
s. Let P represent her total pay (in dollars), and let N represent the number of copies of Math is Fun she sells. Write an equation relating P to N. Then use this
equation to find her total pay if she sells 29 copies of Math is Fun.
Equation:
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Total pay if Kala sells 29 copies: s[
So first, the best way to solve linear word problems is to define your variables (which was given to you)
Second, construct your equation. From the information, we know that $1,800 is her starting amount. So that will be the y-intercept. Then, we see that she gets additional $110 for every copy she sells.