Read the problems and and write the word that indicates an equation or inequality and decide whether an equation or inequality i
s indicated Brett has a $30 online gift certificate. He plans to buy as many books as he can. The cost of each book is $4. There is also a single shipping charge of $2. How many books can he afford without spending more than his gift certificate amount? Word/phrase?_________ Equation/Inequality_______
He can afford to buy 7 books without spending more than his gift certificate amount
Step-by-step explanation:
Step 1
We find the equation
Brett has a $30 online gift certificate. He plans to buy as many books as he can. The cost of each book is $4. There is also a single shipping charge of $2.
Hence,
$4 × x + $2 = $30
Where x = number of books that he can buy
4x + 2 = $30
Step 2
We solve for x
4x + 2 = 30
4x = 30 - 2
4x = 28
x = 28/4
x = 7
Hence, Brett can buy 7 books
Equation: 4x + 2 = $30
Word/phrase : Equation
He can afford to buy 7 books without spending more than his gift certificate amount
