Question

Bella has x amount of money in her checking account. She spends $19.35 for a new purse. Now she has at least $97.22 left in her account. Write an inequality to fit the situation. How much money did Bella have in her account originally?

Answer 1

• x -19.35 ≥ 97.22
• at least $116.57

Explanation:

"At least" means "greater than or equal to."

x - 19.35 ≥ 97.22

x ≥ 116.57 . . . . . . . . . add 19.35

Bella originally had at least $116.57 in her account.