SOLUTION: please help me translate this word problem to an equation. - the cost of a new home is $60 per ft^2 plus a $ 5000 deposit.

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Question 849293: please help me translate this word problem to an equation.
- the cost of a new home is $60 per ft^2 plus a $ 5000 deposit.

Answer by fcabanski(1391)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Call x the number of square feet. Call y the cost of the home.


y = 60x + 5000

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