A college student takes the same number of credits each semester. She had 8 credits when she started, and after 7 semesters, she had 78 credits. Which of these expresses the rate at which she is earning credits?

A college student takes the same number of credits each semester. She had 8 credits when she started, and after 7 semesters, she had 78 credits. Which of these expresses the rate at which she is earning credits?

Elementary Algebra

17th Edition

ISBN:9780998625713

Author:Lynn Marecek, MaryAnne Anthony-Smith

Publisher:Lynn Marecek, MaryAnne Anthony-Smith

Chapter2: Solving Linear Equations And Inequalities

Section2.6: Solve A Formula For A Specific Variable

Problem 2.118TI: Yesenia is 168 miles from Chicago. If she needs to be in Chicago in 3 hours, at what rate does she...

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