Question

Tameca already has $55 dollars in her savings account. If she puts $5 per week in her account, write and solve an inequality to find out how many weeks she must save to have at least $100 in her account.

Answer 1

55 + 5x ≥ 100.

5x ≥ 45.

Explanation:

write the first equation shown above first, then subtract 55 from 55 and 55 from 100. do not use 0 later on in your equation! 100 - 55 = 45. then write the second equation. after you write the second equation, divide 5 by 5 and 45 by 5. do not use 0 later on in your equation! 45 divided by 5 = 9. she must save for 9 weeks. i hope this works! here is a picture of my work to help you understand it better! <3 it’s kind of blurry, but if you focus enough it’s easier to read.

Answer 2

9 weeks

Explanation:

5 x 9 = 45

45 + 55 = 100