Answer to Question #205716 in Algebra for moe thompson

Question

The fitness contest includes a walking challenge. On the first day, each walker starts by walking 2,000 steps. The goal is to add 500 steps per day until 10,000 steps, or about 5 miles. Angel begins the challenge.

Part A

Write and solve a statement to find the number of days Angel will need to walk to meet the challenge.

Answer 1

$2000+500(n-1)=10000.$

$500n=8500.$

$n=\frac{8500}{500}=17.$