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Chris types at an average speed of 40 words per minute. He has already typed 1,500 words of his final paper. The paper has to be more than 3,500 words. Which of the following inequalities could be used to solve for x, the number of minutes it will take Chris to type his paper?

A. 40x - 1,500 > 3,500
B. 40x > 3,500
C. 40x > 5,000
D. 40x + 1,500 > 3,500

Plez i need help :3

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Answer:

d) 40x + 1500 >3500

Explanation:

User Joynes
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40x + 1500>3500 is the correct answer.
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