Translate the following situation into an inequality. Do not solve.

“Janice and Leonard together would like to save more than $3,500. They have saved $425 saved so far. Janice can save $120 more than twice what Leonard can save each month. How much money will they each need to save to reach their goal

Question

Translate the following situation into an inequality. Do not solve.

“Janice and Leonard together would like to save more than $3,500. They have saved $425 saved so far. Janice can save $120 more than twice what Leonard can save each month. How much money will they each need to save to reach their goal

sayan · Answer

Leonard=x
Janice=y=2x+120

Inequality is: y+x+425>=3500
                   2x+120+x+425>=3500
                   3x>=3500-545
                   3x>=2955
                   x>=985  
Leonard=985
Janice=2*985+120=2090