Question

Joan needed $14 to buy some records. Her father agreed to pay her $3 an hour for gardening in addition to her

$2 weekly allowance for helping around the house. What is the minimum number of hours Joan must work at
gardening to earn $14 this week?

Answer 1

4

Explanation:

3x + 2 ≥ 14

3x ≥ 14 - 2

3x ≥ 12

x ≥ 12/3

x ≥ 4