Teisha is saving for a $3,150 car. If she can save $350 every month, how many months will it take her to save the amount she needs? Create a relation for the total amount saved, T, after m months and then solve for the number of months. Select all answers that apply.
Well, Teisha obviously has great taste in cars. But let's see how long it will take her to save up for it like a champ!
To create a relation for the total amount saved, T, after m months, we can use the formula: T = 350m. This means that for each month, Teisha saves $350.
Now, let's solve for the number of months it will take her to save the amount she needs:
T = 350m
3150 = 350m
To find the value of m, we divide both sides of the equation by 350:
m = 3150 / 350
And if we do the math, we get m = 9.
So, it will take Teisha 9 months to save up for that fancy $3,150 car. She better start prepping her driving playlist!
To create a relation for the total amount saved, T, after m months, we need to multiply the amount saved each month, $350, by the number of months, m.
The relation is: T = 350m
To solve for the number of months, we need to set T equal to the amount she needs, which is $3,150.
350m = 3150
Now, divide both sides of the equation by 350 to isolate m:
m = 3150 / 350
Simplifying the division:
m = 9
So, it will take Teisha 9 months to save the amount she needs for the car.