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Erica has saved $2400.if she spends $45 per day then what is the first day that her balance will be $500 or less

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Answer:

The 43rd day of spending $45.

Explanation:

Let the number of days = x.

If she spends $45 per day, then in x days she spends 45x.

She starts with $2400, so 45x is subtracted from 2400.

2400 - 45x < 500

Subtract 2400 from both sides.

-45x < -1900

Divide both sides by -45. Remember to change the direction of the inequality sign when multiplying or dividing by a negative number.

x > 42.2

Answer: The first day is the 43rd day of spending $45.

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