SOLUTION: An archer has $124 to spend on a new archery set. A certain set containing a bow and three arrows costs $70. With the purchase of this set, he can purchase additional arrows for $3

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Question 1151751: An archer has $124 to spend on a new archery set. A certain set containing a bow and three arrows costs $70. With the purchase of this set, he can purchase additional arrows for $3 per arrow. Use an inequality to find the maximum number of arrows he could obtain, including those with the set, for his $124.
Answer by josmiceli(19441) About Me  (Show Source):
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Let +n+ = number of arrows he purchases
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+3%2A%28+n-3+%29+%2B+70+%3C=+124+
+3n+-+9+%2B+70+%3C=+124+
+3n+%3C=+63+
+n+%3C=+21+
The maximum number of arrows is 21
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check:
3 arrows with the set
That leaves 18 arrows
+3%2A18+=+54+ dollars
+70+%2B+54+124+