Solve for x
x + 7 = 15
x = 8
y - 3x = 13
y = 3x + 13
x - 4 < -5
x < -1
What is the term for "money received from various sources"?
Cash inflow
3x + 4 = 10
x = 2
2x + y = 7
y = -2x + 7
6 >= m - 1
m <= 7
What is the difference between a fixed expense and a variable expense?
A fixed expense is the same amount every period; a variable expense can be different or vary every period
What are three terms that may be needed in the application process?
Cover letter, resume, list of references
4x - 3 = 5x - 2
x = -1
2y - 18x = -26
y = 9x - 13
-20 <= 10n
n >= -2
Name the 3 different types of goals.
Short-term goals, intermediate-term goals, long-term goals
Why is a program's accreditation important in some jobs or careers?
In some jobs, you cannot be hired or licensed by the state unless you graduate from an accredited program.
-2 + 5x - 7 = 2x - 9 + 2x
x = 0
20x + 5y = 15
y = -4x + 3
t >= -6
Assume your phone bill averages $50 a month and your rent is $1,200 a month. You also spend $30 a week on food. How much are your monthly expenses?
$1,370 to $1,380
Sara is comparing two job opportunities. One job will pay $15 an hour and she will work 40 hours a week. The other one pays an annual salary of $40,000, and she will work 45 hours a week.
Which job pays more?
The first job will pay $15 x 40 hours a week x 52 weeks a year = $31,200.
The second job pays $40,000 a year and requires Sara to work five extra hours per week.
3(x + 4) - 1 = -7
x = -6
16x + 9 = 9y - 2x
y = 2x + 1
2 > -3p - 10
p > -4
What are the steps of financial decision making?
1. Establish your goals
2. Evaluate your current financial position
3. Identify and evaluate the best options for reaching your goals
4. Pick the best plan
5. Evaluate your plan periodically
6. Revise your plan as necessary
Education history, Employment history, relevant skills