Manuel needs to save more than $75 for a class trip. He already has $24 and

will save an equal amount each week for the next 6 weeks. Which inequality

can be used to determine how much money Manuel should save each week?

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Mathematics

Harold

8 September, 13:48

Manuel needs to save more than $75 for a class trip. He already has $24 and

will save an equal amount each week for the next 6 weeks. Which inequality

can be used to determine how much money Manuel should save each week?

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Answers (1)

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Josue Wells · Answer 1

Manuel must save at least $ 8.5 each week (6x ≥ 75 - 24)

Step-by-step explanation:

He has to save more than $75 - $24 = $51 for the next 6 weeks to have enough money for class trip

X: the amount must save each week

6x ≥ 51 ... divide 3 both sides

2x ≥ 17

x ≥ 17/2

x ≥ 8 1/2

Manuel needs to save more than $75 for a class trip. He already has $24 andwill save an equal amount each week for the next 6 weeks. Which inequalitycan be used to determine how much money Manuel should save each week?

Manuel needs to save more than $75 for a class trip. He already has $24 and

will save an equal amount each week for the next 6 weeks. Which inequality

can be used to determine how much money Manuel should save each week?