Math Problem Statement

You need at least $535 to go on a trip to California. You have already saved $200. You decide to save an additional $25 per week. Which inequality shows the number of weeks, w, you need to save to be able to go on the trip?

Solution

The problem asks which inequality shows the number of weeks (ww) needed to save at least $535 for a trip, given that $200 is already saved and $25 is saved per week.

Breaking it down:

  • Total savings goal: 535535
  • Already saved: 200200
  • Savings per week: 2525

The correct inequality must reflect that the total savings (from the already saved $200 plus $25 per week) must be at least 535535, meaning:

25w+20053525w + 200 \geq 535

Correct answer: The second option (25w+20053525w + 200 \geq 535) is correct.

Let me know if you'd like further clarification or help solving inequalities! Here are five related questions to expand your understanding:

  1. How would you solve 25w+20053525w + 200 \geq 535 to find the minimum ww?
  2. What does the inequality 25w+20053525w + 200 \leq 535 represent in this scenario?
  3. What happens if the weekly savings increase to $30? How would the inequality change?
  4. If only $100 was initially saved, how would the inequality change?
  5. How would this situation differ if you needed to save exactly $535, not at least?

Tip: When dealing with inequalities, always carefully interpret the context to determine whether it's a “greater than or equal to” or a “less than or equal to” scenario.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Algebra
Inequalities
Linear Equations

Formulas

Savings = Initial savings + Weekly savings × Weeks
Inequality: Total savings ≥ Goal

Theorems

Properties of inequalities

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 6-8