The question asks which equation will help Jamal calculate his total earnings after 7 years if he continues to earn $125,000 annually. The correct approach would be to multiply the annual salary by the number of years, since the total earnings is the product of his yearly pay and the duration.

Thus, the correct equation from the given options is:

$y = 125,000 \times 7$

This equation represents Jamal’s total earnings over 7 years.

Would you like more details, or do you have any other questions?

Here are some related questions for practice:

1. What would Jamal's total earnings be after 7 years using this equation?
2. How would the equation change if Jamal earned a bonus of $5,000 each year?
3. What if Jamal gets a 10% raise after the first year? How would his total earnings be affected?
4. How much would Jamal earn if he worked for only 3 years at the same salary?
5. How could we model Jamal's earnings if he changed jobs and earned a different salary every year?

Tip: Always double-check the units in word problems (e.g., years, salary per year) to ensure your equation aligns with the question being asked.