John opens a savings account and decides to deposit $10 each month. Let x represent the number of months that he has been saving, and y represent the total amount of money saved. 7. What is the algebraic equation for John's saving plan?

8. How much money will John have saved in 14 months? In 6 months? Show your work and
explain.

9. In how many months will John have saved $100? $175? Show your work and explain.

10. What is the rate of change?

11. How does knowing the rate of change help you in answering questions in this problem?