What is the problem? Terra has 10 marbles in a vase. Each week, she adds 5 more marbles to the vase. (a) Write an equation that can be used to determine the total amount of marbles, m, after a given number of weeks, w. (b) Determine which is independent and which is dependent. (c) Terra's sister tells her she is going to have 200 marbles after 30 weeks. Is her sister correct?

What is the problem? Terra has 10 marbles in a vase. Each week, she adds 5 more marbles to the vase. (a) Write an equation that can be used to determine the total amount of marbles, m, after a given number of weeks, w. (b) Determine which is independent and which is dependent. (c) Terra's sister tells her she is going to have 200 marbles after 30 weeks. Is her sister correct?

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What is the problem?
Terra has 10 marbles in a vase. Each week, she adds 5 more
marbles to the vase.
(a) Write an equation that can be used to determine the total
amount of marbles, m, after a given number of weeks, w.
(b) Determine which is independent and which is dependent.
(c) Terra's sister tells her she is going to have 200 marbles
after 30 weeks. Is her sister correct?
Do wour AIO

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