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Question 826249: I don't understand Linear Equations for example this problem:A person can pay $5 for a membership to the science museum and then go to the museum for just $1 per visit. What is the maximum number of visits a member of the science museum can make for a total cost of $9? Write and solve an equation to find the answer.How do you write the equation?
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Answer by josgarithmetic(39620) About Me  (Show Source):
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Let v = How many visits.

1%2Av%2B5%3C=9, that is the cost of the sum of visits and membership must be less than or equal to 9 dollars. Also understand, 1%2Av%2B5%3E0;

v%2B5%3C=9
v%3C=9-5
v%3C=4----- four visits.