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Translate each phrase into an algebraic inequality:

Fiona works part time for a legal firm. She can work a maximum of 30 hours
per week.

User Kensley
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Answer:

Let the maximum time be x

She can work 30 hrs or below ( maximum of 30 hrs)

Therefore, the equation is


\huge \boxed{x \leqslant 30 \: hours}

User Robin Giltner
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Let hours = x

She can work a maximum of 30 hours so x can be any number from 30 or below.

The inequality would be: X <= 30

User Janlindso
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