X - 1 < = 9 or 2x > = 24
x < = 9 + 1 x > = 24/2
x < = 10 x > = 12
closed circle on 10, shaded to the left
closed circle on 12, shaded to the right
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the X represents closed circles
10 is the stubstitution for 5 q, since 2 plus 5 equals 7. What is 10 divided by 5?
the answer is 80 take the positive and negative and use the sign change rule
Let the cost of one cup of hot chocolate be = x
Let the cost of one cup of hot tea be = y
Paul paid $ 25.50 for 3 cups of hot chocolate and 4 cups of tea.
Equation becomes =
...(1)
As given, the cost of each cup of tea was 2/3 the cost of each cup of hot chocolate.
.... (2)
Putting the value of y from (2) in (1)

=
=
=
x=4.5

=
y =3
Hence each cup of hot chocolate is $4.50
Each cup of tea is $3.