SOLUTION: Acompany manufactures an alarm clock. Three weeks ago the company had 250 on hand. Two weeks from now it will have 500. Assume the company will contribute to make the clocks at the

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Question 310061: Acompany manufactures an alarm clock. Three weeks ago the company had 250 on hand. Two weeks from now it will have 500. Assume the company will contribute to make the clocks at the time rate.
Linear equation, I think:
x=-250x+500
WHAT IS THE LINEAR EQUATION???
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Acompany manufactures an alarm clock. Three weeks ago the company had 250 on hand. Two weeks from now it will have 500. Assume the company will contribute to make the clocks at the time rate.
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In 5 weeks, the stock changes from 250 to 500.
(500 - 250)/5 = 50 per week increase
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