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Translate into an inequality or equation and solve: The cost of 3 apples is less than $5. Write and solve an
equation or inequality

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so your inequality is going to be. 3a<5 a being the number of apples, divide 3 on both sides of the inequality and you’re left with a<5/3 which means the cost of apples (a) is less than $1.66
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