Richard borrowed $950 from his parents to make some repairs on his car. He promises to repay the loan by giving his parents at least $85 from his pay check each week. If x represents the number of weeks, which linear inequality represents the amount of debt Richard has remaining?

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Jordon Sharp

31 October, 19:12

Richard borrowed $950 from his parents to make some repairs on his car. He promises to repay the loan by giving his parents at least $85 from his pay check each week. If x represents the number of weeks, which linear inequality represents the amount of debt Richard has remaining?

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Terrell Woodard · Answer 1

Let debt be y

Debt is less than or equal to $950 (it cannot be greater because he didn't take more than $950)

The debt decreases by $85 weekly. Thus

y ≤ 950 - 85x