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PLEASE HELP ASAP PLLSSS!!!!
Patrick wants to buy a new computer. He already has $275 saved and plans to save $125 each month. The price of the computer is currently $1,850, but Patrick expects the price to drop by $100 each month. Patrick wants to determine the number of months he will need to save.

a) If x represents the number of months, then write an equation to represent A, the total amount Patrick saves.


b)If x represents the number of months, then write an equation to represent C, the cost of the computer.


c)Use your equations from part “a” and part “b” to determine how many months he will need to save before he can buy the computer. Show your work or explain how you got your answer.



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Respuesta :

mhanifa

Answer:

  • 7 months

Step-by-step explanation:

a)

  • A(x) = 275 + 125x

b)

  • C(x) = 1850 - 100x

c)

  • 275 + 125x = 1850 - 100x
  • 125x + 100x = 1850 - 275
  • 225x = 1575
  • x = 1575 / 225
  • x = 7

The answer is 7 months