Mathematics

Nathanial

6 March, 10:28

You can spend up to $35 on a shopping trip.

a. You want to buy a shirt that costs $14. Identify an inequality that represents the amount of money, x (in dollars), you will have left if you buy the shirt.

x+14≥35

x+14≤35

x-35≥14

x-35≤14

Question 2

Solve the inequality.

The solution is.

Question 3

b. You notice that the shirt is on sale for 30% off. Identify the new inequality.

x+9.8≥35

x+35≤9.8

x+9.8≤35

x+9.8≤24.5

Question 4

c. Do you have enough money to buy the shirt that is on sale and a pair of pants that costs $23? Which best explains your answer?

no; The cost of the shirt and the pants is $37, which is more than $35.

yes; The cost of the shirt and the pants is $32.80, which is less than $35.

no; The cost of the shirt and the pants is $32.80, which is more than $21.

yes; The cost of the shirt and the pants is $21, which is less than $23.