Question

Millie has a bank account balance of $1,497. Each week, her balance changes by −$83. She wants to keep the balance above $750. How many weeks will Millie's balance remain above $750? Millie's account balance will remain above $750 _______ area weeks. 75 points

Answer 1

Answer: 9 weeks

Explanation:

Let x be the number of weeks

So the equation will be

1497 - 83x < 750

Subtract 1497 on both sides

-83x < -747

x < 9

So the answer is 9 weeks