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Write an inequality to represent the real-world problem.

Then explain how you created the inequality.

Your clothes washer stopped working during the spin cycle and you need to get a person in to fix the washer. Company A costs $20 for the visit and $15 for every hour the person is there to fix the problem. Company B costs $40 for the visit and $5 for every hour the person is there to fix the problem. When would Company B be cheaper than Company A?

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20+15x 40+5x company b would be cheaper after 3 hours
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