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Marco wants to buy a new smartphone that costs $495, with some additional accessories. He has already saved $75. a. Write and solve an inequality to find the least amount of money, m, that Marco still needs to save before he can buy the smartphone and accessories.?

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He had to at least saved 420 dollars I hope this helps
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Answer:

Step-by-step explanation:

The amount he has already saved (75) plus the money he still needs to save (x) must be higher or equal to the cost of the Smartphone and accessories.

75 +x ≥ 495

Solving for x:

x ≥ 495-75

x ≥ 420

He has to save at least $420.

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