SOLUTION: I want to order T-shirts for my organization. The price is $15 for each T-shrit and $10 for shipping. Write an expression for the amount of money this will cost you. If I buy 20

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Question 614485: I want to order T-shirts for my organization. The price is $15 for each T-shrit and $10 for shipping. Write an expression for the amount of money this will cost you. If I buy 20 T-shirts, how much will cost me if I have a total of $145 to spend?
Answer by richwmiller(17219) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Your problem is poorly worded.
You can't buy 20 t shirts with 145 dollars.
y=15x+10
y=20*15+10
y=300+10
y=310
20 t shirts will cost you 310 dollars
y=15x+10
145>=15x+10
135>=15x
27>=3x
9>=x
You can buy 9 shirts for $145