For the problem, select the variable inequality that describes the problem situation and select the variable to represent the unknown quantity. (See the question in the problem.)

Question

For the problem, select the variable inequality that describes the problem situation and select the variable to represent the unknown quantity. (See the question in the problem.)

Teri earned $18.25 an hour at the semiconductor plant. The payroll deductions reduced her paycheck by $182.50. If her first weekly paycheck was at least $547.50 after the deductions, how many hours did she work that week?

Answer 1

Variable inequality: 18.25x - 182.50 ≥ 547.50

Variable: x (represents the number of hours Teri worked that week)