Question

...*PLZ HELP* This goes for ALL answers >...Given the following word problems, write an inequality that models the problem, then solve and check.

.1. 18 people are in a swimming pool. The maximum capacity for the swimming pool is at most 54 people. How many people can still enter the swimming pool?

.2. Rob earns $6 for each umbrella he sells. He wants to make at least $66. How many umbrellas does he need to sell?



.4. An amusement park needs more than 15 roller coaster rides working before they can open. Currently, 6 rides are working. How many more rides need to be working for the park to open?

.5. A basketball coach wants less than 54 players at the basketball camp. Currently, 42 players are registered for the camp. How many more players can register?

Answer 1

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Explanation:

1.

• 18 + x ≤ 54
• x ≤ 54 - 18
• x ≤ 36
• 36 more people at most

2.

• 6x ≥ 66
• x ≥ 66/6
• x ≥ 11
• At least 11 umbrellas

4.

• 6 + x > 15
• x > 15 - 6
• x > 9
• More than 9 rides

5.

• 42 + x < 54
• x < 54 - 42
• x < 12
• Up to 12 more players