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Jackie wants to buy some hair ties that each cost $5.95, and a lip balm that costs $2.15. She has $20. Use the guess, check, and revise strategy to determine the solution to the inequality 5.95h + 2.15 20, where h represents the number of hair ties that Jackie can buy without exceeding her $20.​

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Answer:

She can buy 3 hair ties

Explanation:

5.95x3 =17.85 +2.15 = 20 on the dot

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