victor has $60 in savings. he plans to save $45 a month from the money he earns mowing lawns. in how many months will his savings be $600? show all work please
2006-11-05 08:27:30 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Science & Mathematics ➔ Mathematics
Set 600 = 60 + 45x, where x = number of months, then solve for x:
600 = 60 + 45x
(subtract 60 from both sides)
540 = 45x
(divide both sides by 45)
12 = x
ANSWER: 12 months
2006-11-05 08:29:54 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
60 + 45x = 600 Subtract 60 from both sides
45x = 600 - 60
45x = 540 Get x by itself
x = 12
2006-11-05 08:31:25 · answer #2 · answered by kycheerchick 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's the same kind of problem state your unknown and solve.
2006-11-05 08:30:20 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Joan Dark's answ is good
2006-11-05 08:33:29 · answer #4 · answered by cosmin t 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋