Question

Cole buys a new laptop for $335. He makes a
down payment of $50 and pays the rest in
6 equal monthly payments, p. What equation
represents the relationship between the cost
of the laptop and Cole's payments?
cost of
laptop
Down
payment
P
P
P
P
P
cost =
x monthly payment
Why are both multiplication and addition used in the
equation that represents Cole's monthly payments?

I need this in ASAP VERY BIG GRADE!!!!

Answer 1

Answer:

335 = 50 + 6p

Step-by-step explanation:

Our grand total is $335. Before the monthly payments even begin, Cole pays $50. This $50 is different from the amount that he pays monthly, which is why we need to add the monthly payments to that number. The monthly payments are equal and are paid six times, which is why the monthly payment is multiplied by 6.

$335 total = $50 down + (6 * monthly payment)