Keywords
linear equation, variables
Step 1
Define the variables
Let
x-----> number of erasers
y-----> total cost
we know that
------> this is the linear equation that represent the situation
therefore
the answer is y = 0.84 + (0.38)x
3.9
×104
_____
405.6
8.7
×102
_____
887.4
Multiplying both sides of <span>−1/3x≤−6 by -3 results in "x is equal to or greater than 18."
Note that multiplying such an inequality requires reversing the direction of the inequality symbol.
I subst. 18 for x in </span><span>−1/3x≤−6 as a check, and found that the resulting inequality is true.</span>
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