Question

Scott wants to earn at least $37 trimming trees. He charges $8 per hour and pays $3 in equipment fees. What are the possible numbers of hours Scott could trim trees?

Use t for the number of hours.
Write your answer as an INEQUALITY solved for t.

Answer 1

8t + 3 >= 37

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Answer 2

he needs to work at least 5 hours (5<=)

he just make $40 so he can spend $3 on equipment fees and still be left with $37.

$37 divided by $8 = 5!

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