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OpenStudy (alivejeremy):

Ralphie's dad has a nutritionist who instructed him to consume less than 2,075 calories per day. He has already eaten 1,523 calories today and wants to eat some fruit bars that are 69 calories each. Which of the following inequalities could be used to solve for x, the number of fruit bars Ralphie's dad can eat without going over his calorie allotment? 69x + 1,523 < 2,075 69x - 1,523 < 2,075 69x < 1,523 69x < 2,075

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Yeah they banned me from telling you the answer. I will just guide you. Is that fine?

OpenStudy (alivejeremy):

yup

OpenStudy (anonymous):

So he has gained 1523 calories. So should the inequality be less than 2075 or more 2075

OpenStudy (alivejeremy):

more than

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Are you sure? In the problem it says that his nutritionist to gain LESS than 2075. (Dont take the capitals as bad)

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Are you there alivejeremy

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Hello anyone

OpenStudy (alivejeremy):

hey

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