SOLUTION: i dont really understand this question may you help me. it says you have to define the variable, write an inequality, and solve each problem. here is the first one: Raul plans to

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Question 698653: i dont really understand this question may you help me. it says you have to define the variable, write an inequality, and solve each problem.
here is the first one:
Raul plans to spend no more than $78.00 on two shirts and a pair of jeans. He bought the two shirts for $19.89 each. how much can he spend on the jeans.

Answer by sofiyac(983) About Me  (Show Source):
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Raul plans to spend no more than $78.00 on two shirts and a pair of jeans. He bought the two shirts for $19.89 each. how much can he spend on the jeans.
let jeans cost x dollars then
2%2A19.89%2Bx%3C=78
39.78%2Bx%3C=78
x%3C=38.22 so he can spend $38.22 on the jeans