Solve the following inequality and use the Equation Editor to write your answer as an inequality. Use x for the variable.

Arnold went shopping at the Link with $80 to spend. He spent $12 on a belt and $20 for a shirt. How much can he spend on a pair of jeans?Answer

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Solve the following inequality and use the Equation Editor to write your answer as an inequality.  Use x for the variable.

Arnold went shopping at the Link with $80 to spend.  He spent $12 on a belt and $20 for a shirt.  How much can he spend on a pair of jeans?Answer

anonymous · Answer

Arnold will spend $x on the jeans.
He has $80-$12-$20 = $48 left.
Thus:
$$x \le $48$$