While browsing at her local farmers' market, Lexi stops at a booth selling fancy candles and hand soaps. She has $50 to spend. Candles cost $12.50 each, and hand soaps cost $5 each.

Question

While browsing at her local farmers' market, Lexi stops at a booth selling fancy candles and hand soaps. She has $50 to spend. Candles cost $12.50 each, and hand soaps cost $5 each.

Graph the inequality that represents how many candles, x, and hand soaps, y, Lexi can buy.
Plot points on the boundary line. Select the line to switch between solid and dotted. Select a region to shade it.

Can Lexi buy 2 candles and 6 hand soaps?
yes or no

Answer 1

While browsing at her local farmers' market, Lexi stops at a booth selling fancy candles and hand soaps. She has $50 to spend. Candles cost $12.50 each, and hand soaps cost $5 each.

Yes, Lexi can buy 2 candles and 6 hand soaps with $50.