Middle School

Amy and Ebony are shopping. Amy has $77. Together, Amy and Ebony have less than $172. If [tex]x[/tex] represents the amount of money Ebony has, which of the following inequalities represents this information?

A.) [tex]77 + x > 172[/tex]

B.) [tex]172 + x < 77[/tex]

C.) [tex]77 + x < 172[/tex]

D.) [tex]x - 77 < 172[/tex]

Answer :

Amy = $77
Ebony = x

Together, Amy and Ebony have less than $172:
Amy + Ebony < $172

$77 + x < $172 (Answer C)

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