Which situation can be modeled by the inequality 48-10x≥8?

A. You have $48 to spend on socks, but you need to save at least $8 to pay for the bus trip home. You plan to spend the rest on socks at $10 each (including tax).

B. You loaned $48 to your older brother. He pays you $8 a week and needs to pay you back within 10 weeks.

C. You can buy socks in packages of 10 pairs. You have $48 to spend but want to have at least $8 left.

D. You owe your parents $48 and plan to pay them $10 a week until you owe them less than $8.

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Valentina Dickerson

2 April, 00:25

Which situation can be modeled by the inequality 48-10x≥8?

A. You have $48 to spend on socks, but you need to save at least $8 to pay for the bus trip home. You plan to spend the rest on socks at $10 each (including tax).

B. You loaned $48 to your older brother. He pays you $8 a week and needs to pay you back within 10 weeks.

C. You can buy socks in packages of 10 pairs. You have $48 to spend but want to have at least $8 left.

D. You owe your parents $48 and plan to pay them $10 a week until you owe them less than $8.

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Rowan · Answer 1

A. You have $48.00 to spend on socks, but you need to save at least $8.00 to pay for the bus trip home. You plan to spend the rest on socks at $10.00 each (including tax).

Aileen · Answer 2

A. You have $48 to spend on socks, but you need to save at least $8 to pay for the bus trip home. You plan to spend the rest on socks at $10 each (including tax).

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