SOLUTION: Write a linear equation to model the situation. You borrow $70 from your brother. To repay the loan, you pay him $7 per week. Use w to denote the number of weeks and y as

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Question 890412: Write a linear equation to model the situation. You borrow $70 from
your brother. To repay the loan, you pay him $7 per week. Use w to
denote the number of weeks and y as the balance on the loan.

Answer by josmiceli(19441) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
+y+=+70+-+7w+
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Check:
after the first week, you owe:
+y+=+70+-+7%2A1+
+y+=+63+
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After the second week, you owe:
+y+=+70+-+7%2A2+
+y+=+56++
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Looks OK