SOLUTION: How can I write 3x + 5 is less than or equal as word problem?

Question 397644: How can I write 3x + 5 is less than or equal as word problem?
Answer by Edwin McCravy(20054) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!


A rent-all shop charges $5 to rent a certain tool plus $3 a day until it is
returned. How many days can George rent and keep the tool so that his total cost
does not exceed $20?

 3x + 5 < 20
     3x < 15
      x < 5

Answer: If he rents and keeps the tool for 5 or fewer days he will not spend
more than $20 total.

Edwin

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