The expression 20l+25g−10 gives the number of dollars that Josie makes from mowing l lawns and raking g gardens.How many dollars does Josie make from raking 4 gardens and mowing 3 lawns?dollars
Q. The expression 20l+25g−10 gives the number of dollars that Josie makes from mowing l lawns and raking g gardens.How many dollars does Josie make from raking 4 gardens and mowing 3 lawns?dollars
Identify Given Values: Identify the given values for the number of lawns mowed and gardens raked.Josie mows 3 lawns and rakes 4 gardens.Number of lawns mowed (l)=3Number of gardens raked (g)=4
Substitute Values: Substitute the given values into the expression to calculate the total earnings.The expression for calculating earnings is 20l+25g−10.Substitute l=3 and g=4 into the expression.Total earnings = 20(3)+25(4)−10
Perform Multiplication: Perform the multiplication to find the earnings from each activity.Calculate the earnings from mowing lawns: 20×3=60 dollarsCalculate the earnings from raking gardens: 25×4=100 dollars
Add Earnings and Subtract: Add the earnings from both activities and subtract the fixed amount.Total earnings from mowing and raking before the fixed amount is subtracted: 60+100=160 dollarsSubtract the fixed amount: 160−10=150 dollars
State Final Answer: State the final answer.Josie makes 150fromraking4 gardens and mowing $\(3\) lawns.
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