Copyright © Swun Math Grade 8 Unit 4 Constructed Response TEUnit 4 ∙ Constructed Response
Linear Equations
- Josh wants to earn $1367.50 to purchase a laptop. He was offered a job cleaning
offices for ten days. If he takes the job, he will earn a flat rate of $96.50 each day,
plus $5.75 for each window he washes. He must wash the same number of windows
each day. He wants to know how many windows he will need to wash every day to
earn enough money for the laptop.a.
b.
Write an equation that will help Josh find the number of windows he needs to wash.
Equation: ___
Solve the equation.
Answer: ___
c. If Josh decides only to work 8 days, how many windows would he need to wash to
meet his goal? (Round to the nearest whole number). Write an equation and solve.Answer: ___