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Raelyn used the inequality 40x < 320 to find the maximum number of shoes she could purchase to fit her budget. What is the greatest number of shoes Raelyn can buy

User Holtavolt
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Answer:

7 pairs of shoes

Explanation:

We can use trial and improvement.

x = 8

40(8)

320

320 is not less than 320

x = 7

40(7)

280

280 is less than 320

Your answer is 7

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