Answer to Question #68458 in Algebra for Lisa

Question

You are going to have a custom house built on a lot you inherited. You have been told the cost of construction will be approximately $120 per square foot. How would you go about determining how much you should pay? Would an algebraic equation help you in this situation? Why or Why not?

Answer 1

Yes, an algebraic equation will help to determine the approximate costs of construction, because the price per sq ft is known. The approximate costs for construction can be determined as
C = $120x, where x is the planned area of the house.