Question

What is the inequality for this verbal description?

Kyle has d dollars to spend at the garden store. He wants to buy one small
tree for $9.00 and s pounds of soil that cost $5.00 per pound. Which
inequality represents this situation?
OA. d≥ 5s +9
OB. d> 5s +9
OC. d<9s +5
O D. d≥ 9s +5

Answer 1

A. d ≥ 5s + 9

Explanation:

• 9.00 is fixed cost
• 5.00 is cost per pound of soil

Hence, equation will be :

• d ≥ 5s + 9 (As d must be greater than/equal to this value for Kyle to afford it)

Answer 2

A) d
`\geq` 5s + 9