Question

The basketball team needs to score at least 420 points this season to set a new school record. So far it has scored 82 points. Which inequality represents the number of points that need to be scored to set a record?

Answer 1

420≤x -82

Explanation:

We need to score at least 420 points.

420≤ x

where x is the score we need to set the record

We have 82 points so far

420≤x -82

We still need to score x-82 points this season

Answer 2

The required inequality is
`(x-82)\geq 420`.

Explanation:

Let the total number of points scored = x

It is given that the team has already scored 82 points.

So, the points left to score are (x-82).

As, the team needs to score at least 420 points.

The inequality representing the situation is given by,

Points to score ≥ 420

i.e.
`(x-82)\geq 420`.

Hence, the required inequality is
`(x-82)\geq 420`.