Anna started with $20. She saved an additional $5 each week. Write an equations that can be used to determine the total amount saved in dollars, t, after a given number of weeks, w. Determine which variable is independent and which is dependent. Create a table to represent the situation. Then, graph the total amount saved for the first 6 weeks. Write a sentence that describes the relationship in this situation. THINKING JOTS:

* What important information was given to us?

* What does each variable represent?

* Which variable cause the change? Use this information to set up the table & graph.

* Use the table to write your sentence about the relationship in the situation.