Math Problem Statement

Jeremy has a babysitting job after school that pays $7.25 per hour. He earns twice as much per hour working as a library assistant. He wants to make more than $100 a week, but work at most 20 hours per week.

Which system of linear inequalities represents all possible combinations of the number of hours babysitting, x, and the number of hours as a library assistant, y, Jeremy can work? A.x + y < 20 7.25x + 15y > 100 B.x + y < 20 7.25x + 14.50y > 100 C.x + y ≥ 20 7.25x + 15y ≥ 100 D.x + y ≤ 20 7.25x + 14.50y > 100

Solution

To represent the situation with a system of linear inequalities, let's break down the requirements:

  1. Total hours constraint: Jeremy can work at most 20 hours a week.

    • This gives us the inequality: x+y20x + y \leq 20
  2. Earnings constraint: He wants to make more than $100 a week.

    • Jeremy earns $7.25 per hour babysitting and $14.50 per hour as a library assistant (since he earns twice as much as his babysitting rate).
    • This gives us the inequality: 7.25x+14.50y>1007.25x + 14.50y > 100

Now, matching these inequalities to the options provided:

  • Option D is:
    • x+y20x + y \leq 20
    • 7.25x+14.50y>1007.25x + 14.50y > 100

Therefore, the correct answer is D.

Summary of System of Inequalities

  1. x+y20x + y \leq 20 (total hours)
  2. 7.25x+14.50y>1007.25x + 14.50y > 100 (earnings)

Would you like more details on how to solve this or have any questions about the setup? Here are some related questions:

  1. What is the maximum amount Jeremy can earn if he works 20 hours?
  2. How many hours can he work as a library assistant if he babysits for a certain number of hours?
  3. What would be the total earnings if he worked exactly 10 hours as a babysitter?
  4. Can you find the combinations of hours that meet both constraints?
  5. What is the graphical representation of this system of inequalities?

Tip: Always ensure to check the constraints to find feasible solutions in problems involving inequalities.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Linear Inequalities
Systems of Inequalities
Algebra

Formulas

x + y ≤ 20
7.25x + 14.50y > 100

Theorems

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Suitable Grade Level

Grades 8-10