Math Problem Statement
Olivia works two part-time jobs. Each week Olivia works no fewer than 20 total hours at the two jobs, and she always spends at least 5 more hours working as a math tutor than she spends working at the grocery store. Which system of inequalities represents the number of working hours, t, as a math tutor and the number of working hours, s, at the grocery store?
Solution
Let's break down the problem to find the correct system of inequalities:
Problem Recap:
Olivia works two part-time jobs: as a math tutor (with hours represented by ) and at a grocery store (with hours represented by ).
Key conditions:
- Olivia works no fewer than 20 total hours at both jobs combined. This gives the inequality:
- Olivia always spends at least 5 more hours working as a math tutor than she does at the grocery store. This translates to:
Now, let’s check the answer choices:
- A. ,
- B. ,
- C. ,
- D. ,
Solution:
- The total hours are at least 20, so , ruling out options C and D (which have ).
- Olivia spends at least 5 more hours tutoring, so , ruling out option B (which incorrectly has ).
Therefore, the correct answer is A.
Would you like more details or have any other questions?
Follow-up Questions:
- How do you represent inequalities in real-world situations?
- What is the difference between "at least" and "no more than" in inequalities?
- How would the inequalities change if Olivia worked fewer than 20 total hours?
- Can you represent this system of inequalities graphically?
- What are other examples of systems of inequalities in real life?
Tip: Always pay attention to key phrases like "at least" or "no more than" when dealing with inequalities!
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Math Problem Analysis
Mathematical Concepts
Algebra
Inequalities
Systems of Inequalities
Formulas
t + s ≥ 20 (total working hours at least 20)
t ≥ s + 5 (math tutoring hours at least 5 more than grocery store)
Theorems
Basic Inequalities
Suitable Grade Level
Grades 8-10