Use the following problem situation to answer the group of questions.

Choose a variable equation that describes the problem situation. List all the parts as shown and then write the final equation, including the quantity the variable is representing. Solve the equation. Check your solution. State your final solution in a complete sentence with correct units.

Willie’s air fare to China is $970. He is depositing $50 a week into his bank account to pay for the trip. If he also needs to spend $280 for vaccinations and a passport, for how many weeks (
) does he need to save to pay for the air fare?
9.
Use the problem situation to answer the question.

The variable term:

number of weeks