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:
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Total hours constraint: Jeremy can work at most 20 hours a week.
- This gives us the inequality:
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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:
Now, matching these inequalities to the options provided:
- Option D is:
Therefore, the correct answer is D.
Summary of System of Inequalities
- (total hours)
- (earnings)
Would you like more details on how to solve this or have any questions about the setup? Here are some related questions:
- What is the maximum amount Jeremy can earn if he works 20 hours?
- How many hours can he work as a library assistant if he babysits for a certain number of hours?
- What would be the total earnings if he worked exactly 10 hours as a babysitter?
- Can you find the combinations of hours that meet both constraints?
- 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
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