SOLUTION: Write an inequality to represent this situation. Louis makes $30 for each yard he mows and $20 for each lawn he weeds. He wants to make atleast $150 each week.

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Question 271365: Write an inequality to represent this situation. Louis makes $30 for each yard he mows and $20 for each lawn he weeds. He wants to make atleast $150 each week.
Answer by mangopeeler07(462) About Me  (Show Source):
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Louis makes 30 dollars per yard mowed, so his profit from that is 30 times the number of yards or 30x. Louis makes 20 dollars per lawn weeded, so his profit from that is 20 times the number of lawns or 20y. Added all together 30x%2B20y he wants at least 150 dollars.
Solution:
30x%2B20y%3E=150