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Write an inequality and solve: Kerry is playing a video game. She cannot take more than 100 Hit Points of damage and continue playing. If she has already lost 12 hit points and she continues to lose 4 hit points each minute, how many more minutes can she play? ​

User Deep Ghodasara
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Answer:

I'm pretty sure the answer is 22 more minutes

User AvinashK
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Answer:

22 more minutes.

Explanation:

4x + 12 = 100

4x = 100 - 12

4x = 88

x = 88/4

x = 22

Kerry can play for 22 more minutes

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