Travis owes Mickie $120. Each week he pays her $7. Which is an equation that describes the amount (A) that Travis owes after (W) weeks

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Lina Owens

14 October, 07:40

Travis owes Mickie $120. Each week he pays her $7. Which is an equation that describes the amount (A) that Travis owes after (W) weeks

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Eve Olson · Answer 1

120 - (W*7) = A

Step-by-step explanation:

Let's say after 3 weeks. $120 is what he owes her in the beginning. He pays her $7/week.

After 3 weeks, he owes her 120 - (W*7) = A.

W=3, since we are 3 weeks along. So, after 3 weeks he still owes her

120 - (3*7) = A >>> 120 - 21 = A >>> 99 = A.