Question

1. write an expression that represents the weight of an object that weighs 12 pounds and increases by 0.5 pound per month, m. \\(\square + \square m\\)

Explanation:

Step1: Identify the initial weight

The object initially weighs 12 pounds, so this is the constant term.

Step2: Identify the rate of increase

The weight increases by 0.5 pound per month, so the coefficient of \( m \) (where \( m \) is the number of months) is 0.5.

Answer:

\( 12 + 0.5m \)