Question

p c
4 14
5 17
6 20
7 23


There are 3 caterpillars on each plant, and there are 2 caterpillars on the ground. The table shows how the number of caterpillars, c, depends on the number of plants, p. Choose the equation which represents the rule.
A) c = 3p + 3
B) c = 2 − 3p
C) c = 3p − 2
D) c = 3p + 2

Answer 1

D) c=3p+2 3 caterpillars per plant and 2 on ground

Answer 2

Answer:

the right answer is D

c=3×4+2=12+2=14

c=3×5+2=15+2=17

c=3×6+2=18+2=20

c=3×7+2=21+2=23