Question

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challenge last month, marcos neighbors paid him to take care of their bird when they went on vacation. he spent $4 of his earnings on an afternoon snack and $16 on a new book. afterward, he had no less than $6 left. how can you best describe how much marcos neighbors paid him?
select the correct choice below and fill in the answer box to complete your choice.
a. they paid him no less than $ square.
b. they paid him exactly $ square.
c. they paid him no more than $ square.

Explanation:

Step1: Define variable for payment

Let $x$ = amount neighbors paid Marco.

Step2: Calculate total spending

Total spent: $4 + 16 = 20$

Step3: Set up inequality

Remaining money: $x - 20 \geq 6$

Step4: Solve for x

$x \geq 6 + 20$
$x \geq 26$

Answer:

A. They paid him no less than $\boldsymbol{26}$.