Question

Jamie's sister loaned her $15. She now has at least $50 to purchase new boots. What is m, the amount of money Jamie had before her sister loaned her the money? Write an inequality to represent this situation.

15m ≥ 50


15m > 50


m + 15 ≥ 50


m + 15 > 50

Answer 1

m + 15 ≥ 50

Explanation:

Jamie's sister gave her 15 dollars on top of what she already had. This means that it was added to her own money, m. Also, the statement says that she has at least 50; this means that she has an amount equal to or greater than 50. Therefore, the third option, m + 15 ≥ 50, is correct.