You start with $15.00 and save $8.00 each week. What algebraic expression models the total amount you have?

Responses:

a) 8 + 15w

b) 15 – 8w

c) 15 + 8w

d) 23w

The correct answer is:

c) 15 + 8w

The algebraic expression that models the total amount you have is:

c) 15 + 8w