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Tyler needs at least $205 dollars for a new video game system. He has already saved $30. he earns $7 an hour at his job. Write and solve an inequality to find how many hours he will need to work to buy the system. Interpret the solution.

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7(x) + 30 = 205 where x represents hours

to solve = minus 30 from 205. = 175

Now divide 175 by 7 = 25

Tyler must work 25 hours to buy the system
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