Question

Enter an inequality that represents the description, and then solve.

Dave has $16 to spend on a $7 book and two birthday cards (c) for his friends. How much
can he spend on each card if he buys the same card for each friend?
Inequality:
Dave can spend up to $
on each card if he buys the same card for each friend.

Answer 1

he can spend up to 4.5 dollars on each card

Explanation:

$≤4.50

Answer 2

$16 ≥ 7 + 2c

16 - 7

9 > 2c

9/2

4.5 > c

Dave can spend up to $4.50 on each card if he buys the same card for each friend.