Adam saves $5 in the 1st week and $7 in the 2nd week.
Each week, he saves $2 more than the week before.
- How much money does he save in the 4th week?
- In which week does he save $15?
(a)
Amount that Adam saves on Week 1: $5
Amount that Adam saves on Week 2: $7 = 5 + 2 = 5 + (2 x 1)
Amount that Adam saves on Week 3: $9 = 5 + 2 + 2 = 5 + (2 x 2)
Amount that Adam saves on a certain week = 5 +(2 x (Week number - 1))
Amount that Adam saves on Week 4
= 5 + 2 × (4 - 1)
= 5 + 2 × 3
= 5 + 6
= $11
(b)
5 + 2 x (Week number - 1) = 15
2 x (Week number - 5) = 15 - 5
2 x (Week number - 5) = 10
Week number - 1 = 10 ÷ 2
Week number - 1 = 5
Week number = 5 + 1
Week number = 6
Answer(s): (a) $11; (b) 6