Question

Malcolm has $638.54 in his checking account. He must maintain a $500 balance to avoid a fee. He wrote a check for $159.50 today. Write an inequality that would be used to solve for the least amount of money he needs to deposit to avoid a fee.

638.54 +159.50 − x ≥ 500
638.54 + 159.50 − x ≤ 500
638.54 − 159.50 + x ≥ 500
638.54 − 159.50 + x ≤ 500

Answer 1

638.54-159.50+×> 500

Explanation:

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Answer 2

638.54-159.50+×> 500

Choose 3

Explanation:

638.54-159.50=488.04

So the number added must make the value greater or equal to 500