SOLUTION: Peter is throwing a surprise party for his friend Tammy. He has a budget of $350. If the restaurant charges $20 per person for drinks and food and a cleanup fee of $35, what is the

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Question 867092: Peter is throwing a surprise party for his friend Tammy. He has a budget of $350. If the restaurant charges $20 per person for drinks and food and a cleanup fee of $35, what is the maximum number of people that he can invite to stay within budget? Write and solve an inequality. (Hint: Don’t forget to include both Peter and Tammy as guests.)
Answer by JulietG(1812) About Me  (Show Source):
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35 + 20X = 350
Subtract 35 from each side
20X = 320
Divide each side by 20
X =16
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Therefore, he can invite 14 guests (+ himself and Tammy)