Question 1195787
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A contractor estimated that her construction project would be between $700,000 and
$750,000. She had already spent $496,000. How much more can she spend and remain
within her estimate?
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This problem is about solving a compound inequality

    700000 <= 496000 + x <= 750000.


To solve it and find x, subtract 496000 from both sides

    700000 - 496000 <= x <= 750000 - 496000,


which gives the 


<U>ANSWER</U>.  She can spend from $204,000 to $254,000 and to be still within her estimate.
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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;- <A HREF=https://www.algebra.com/algebra/homework/Inequalities/Solving-compound-inequalities.lesson>Solving compound inequalities</A> 

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