I need a good example using a linear equation.

Thanks

Hello Everyone,

This week's discussion is all about linear relationships. We use them daily. In my example below, we can see how linear equations are an integral part of our finances. If you are trying to save money to buy a specific item and you already have some money saved but you want to know how much more you need and how long it will take at the rate you are currently saving - linear equations can help!

Example:

You have $500 saved and you are trying to save money to buy a specific item. You are going to save $10 per week.

The model for your saving plan is

y = 10x + 500, where x is the number off weeks you save. What is the rate of change? The rate of change or slope is 10.

So if you are trying to save $600 you will need to save $10 a week for 10 more weeks.