Question

Jim needs to read 6 novels each month.
Let N be the number of novels Jim needs to read in M months.
Write an equation relating N and M. Then use this equation to find the number of novels Jim needs to read in 17 months

Answer 1

Answer:

Equation: N = 6(M)

Jim needs to read 102 novels in 17 months.

Step-by-step explanation:

Equation:

If he must read 6 novels each month, that means the number of novels he needs to read is equal to 6 times the number of months, or...

$N = 6(M)$

Novels in 17 months:

If M equals the number of months, then simply plug 17 into the variable...

$N = 6(M)\\\\N = 6(17)\\\\N = 102$

Answer 2

Answer:

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Step-by-step explanation: