Question

Enter an inequality that represents the description, and then solve.

Dave has $10 to spend on a $7 book and two birthday cards (c) for his friends. How much can he spend
on each card if he buys the same card for each friend.

Answer 1

$1.50 per card

Explanation:

Knowns:

$10 to spends, Wants to buy $7 book and two equal priced cards.

10 = 7 + 2x

Subtract 7 from both sides to find out how much money Dave has after he buys his book.

3 = 2x

Divide each side by 2 to find out how much he cana spend on each card

x = 1.50

i hope this helps!

-TheBusinessMan