Question

HELLPP! Antoine has $18.20 to spend on some oranges and a pumpkin. Oranges cost $1. 30 and a pumpkin costs $5. 20.

The inequality 1.30x + 5. 20 models this situation, where x is the number of pounds of oranges. Solve the inequality. How many pounds of oranges can Antonio buy?
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Answer 1

To solve this inequality, we have to isolate x on one side. Whatever we do to the equation we have to do it on both sides.

1.30x + 5.20 ≤ 18.20

Subtract 5.20 from both sides.

1.30x + 5.20 - 5.20 ≤ 18.20 - 5.20

1.30x ≤ 13

Divide by 1.30 on both sides.

1.30x/1.30 ≤ 13/1.30

x ≤ 10

Antoine can buy 10 pounds of oranges.