Question

A construction company spends w weeks extending an existing road. The existing road is 5 miles long. Each week the company completes 0.2 miles of the extension. Which equation models the total length (L) of the road?
A. L = 0.2w + 5
B. L = 0.2w - 5
C. w = 0.2L + 5
D. w = 0.2L - 5

Answer 1

Answer:

L = 0.2w + 5

Since there is already 5 miles, your adding 0.2w. Its not 0.2L because that is the total length and its the sum.