Ethan needs to save at least $500 to purchase a new dirt bike. So far, he has saved $175. If he hopes to use two-fifths of his n

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ext paycheck to cover the remaining amount, how much money must he make in his paycheck?
Define a variable, set up an inequality, then solve.

2 answers:

vazorg [7] · Answer 1 · 2022-09-16T04:51:26+03:00

vazorg [7]2 years ago

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Inequality = 2/5x + 175<500
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Answer= 1625/2 or 812 1/2

masya89 [10] · Answer 2 · 2022-09-16T06:56:34+03:00

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Answer: Inequality: 175+2x/5 ≥ 500. He must make $812.5 or more in his paycheck

Step-by-step explanation:

175+2x/5 ≥ 500

2x/5 ≥ 500-175

2x/5 ≥ 325

2x ≥ 325*5

2x ≥ 1,625

x ≥ 1,625/2

x ≥ 812.5