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A girl had $6.50 while shopping at a local store. She bought 1 lb. of potatoes for $0.65 and wanted to spend the rest on tomatoes. Each pound of tomatoes costs $1.95. Which inequality models the pounds (n) of tomatoes she could buy?

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Answer: 3 Ib

Explanation: 6.50 - 0.65 = 5.85 and 1.95 times 3 is 5.85 so she spends the rest of her money on 3 pounds of tomatoes.

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Answer: 6.50-.65 > 1.95x

Explanation:

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