Question

To save money for prom in two weeks, Atlas is going to walk his neighbor’s dog for $10 per hour and wash cars for $15 per hour. His father said he can work no more than 35 hours to ensure he keeps up with his homework. Atlas needs to make at least $350 to cover his prom expenses.

Answer 1

x + y ≤ 35

10x + 15y ≥ 350

Explanation:

Given:

Cost to stay with dog per hour = $10

Car wash per hour = $15

Find:

Equation

Computation:

Assume;

Hour for dog = x

Hour for car = y

So,

x + y ≤ 35

10x + 15y ≥ 350