Michelle wants to save $150 for a trip to the Six Flags amusement park. If she saves $12 each week, how many weeks will it take her to save enough money for the trip?

Answer 1

Michelle needs $150.

She will be saving $12 a week.

Equation: 12x = 150

x = number of weeks

Take the equation 12x = 150 and divide 150 by 12 (the amount saved) which is equal to 12.5 (twelve and a half weeks).

I can check my work as well... 12.5 (weeks) x 12 (money saved) = $150

Answer 2

Write out what you know and what x is- what is needed.

Total amount for trip= $150

Amount saved each week= $12

Number of weeks to get $150= x

$150= $12 times x number of weeks

so x=$150 divided by $12

x weeks=total amount for trip divided by amount saved each week

Good luck!