Chapter 14.2, Problem 14PPS

i.

To determine

Write expression to represent Anna’s earning

Answer to Problem 14PPS

  $55x+12$

Explanation of Solution

Given Information:

Newspaper delivered by Anna= 55

Total tip given to Anna=$12

Calculation:

As per the given problem

  Money earned by 1 newspaper= $ $x$

  Money earned by 68 newspaper=$ 55 $x$

Total earning of Anna= money earned by newspaper +tip

  = $55x+12$

Polynomial expression: $55x+12$

ii.

To determine

Write expression to represent cole’s earning

Answer to Problem 14PPS

  $68x+15$

Explanation of Solution

Given Information:

Newspaper delivered by cole= 68

Total tip given to cole=$15

Calculation:

As per the given problem

  Money earned by 1 newspaper= $ $x$

  Money earned by 68 newspaper=$ 68 $x$

Total earning of Cole= money earned by newspaper +tip

  = $68x+15$

Polynomial expression: $68x+15$

iii.

To determine

Write expression to represent total earning

Answer to Problem 14PPS

  $123x+27$

Explanation of Solution

Given Information:

Calculation:

As per the given problem

  Money earned by Anna= $ $55x+12$

  Money earned by Cole= $ $68x+15$

Total earning of both = money earned by Cole+ money earned by Anna

  $\begin{array}{l}=68x+15+55x+12\\ =123x+27\end{array}$

Polynomial expression: $123x+27$