Question

Morgan wants to order at least $45 worth of merchandise, so she will get free shipping. If Morgan has picked out a key chain for $8 and a bag for $19, which inequality represents the amount of money, m, she needs to spend to get free shipping?

Answer 1

Morgan wants to order at least $45 worth of merchandise.

She spent $8 and $19. m represents the amount of money she needs to spend to get free shipping. The inequality is:

8 + 19 + m ≥ 45

m ≥ 45 - 8 - 19

m ≥ 18