Question

rebecca wants to crochet a scarf that is at least 4.4 feet long. So far, she's completed 2.5 feet. How much more does Rebecca intend to crochet? Write an inequality to solve the problem.

Answer 1

4.4 < 2.5 +x

She needs to crochet at least 1.9 more ft

Explanation:

She wants the scarf to be at least 4.4 ft long

4.4< scarf

The scarf is 2.5 ft long now

She will crochet x more ft

4.4 < 2.5 +x

Subtract 2.5 from each side

4.4 -2.5 < 2.5+x-2.5

1.9 <x

She needs to crochet at least 1.9 more ft