Question

equations and inequalities independent practice 1/21/26

1. sylvia set a goal of saving at least $200 in a savings account. she currently has $60 in the account. if she invests $5 of her weekly allowance per week, how many weeks will it take her to reach her goal?

answer
the first blank type in a number.
the second blank chose one
less than
greater than
less than equal to
greater than equal to

Explanation:

Step1: Define inequality for savings

Let $x$ = number of weeks. Total savings: $60 + 5x \geq 200$

Step2: Isolate the term with $x$

Subtract 60 from both sides:
$5x \geq 200 - 60$
$5x \geq 140$

Step3: Solve for $x$

Divide by 5 on both sides:
$x \geq \frac{140}{5}$
$x \geq 28$

Answer:

28; greater than or equal to