word problems
Due to the safety of children choking on toys, children need to be at least 5 years old to have certain toys.
If Ryan is 2 1/2 years old, what equation can be used to find the minimum years to meet the requirement of being 5 years old.
5 ≤ 2 1/2 + x
x + 6 ≥ 24
x ≥ 18
x - 3 ≥ 12
x ≥ 15
x/3 x ≥ 12
x/3 times ≥ 12
3 x ≥ 12
x ≥ 4
The maximum volume of water a bottle can hold is 1.2 liters. It currently holds 0.9. Determine how much more water can go in the bottle. Then interpret the solution.
0.4 ≥ x
x + 3 ≥ 12
x≥9
x - 6 ≥ 15
x ≥ 21
x/15 ≥ 62
x ≥ 930
40 x ≥ 350
x ≥ 35/4
A factory produces parts for automobiles. To fill its quota, at least 95 parts must be produced today. So far, 37 parts have been produced. Determine how many more parts must be produced today. Then interpret the solution.
58 ≤ x
x + 9 ≥ 36
x ≥ 27
x - 7 ≥ 28
x ≥ 35
x/6 ≥ 17
x ≥ 102
1 3/8 x ≥ 5 3/16
x ≥ 3.774
A football team must move the football at least 10 yards to earn their first down. The team is 4 1/2 yards the opposite direction of where it needs to go. Determine how many more yards the team must move the ball to get a first down. Then interpret the solution.
14 1/2 ≤ x
x + 10 ≥ 65
x ≥ 55
x - 14 ≥ 30
x ≥ 44
x/0.4 ≥ 11.2
x ≥ 44.8
4 x ≥ 27
x ≥ 27/4
A fast food company allows its hourly employees to work a maximum of 38 hours each week. Anita works 26 hours one week. Determine the number of hours Anita can work for the rest of the week. Then interpret the solution.
12≤x
x + 80 ≥ 100
x ≥ 20
x - 82.74 ≥ 78
x ≥ 160.74
x/80 ≥ 440
x ≥ 35200
7 x ≥ 365
x ≥ 365/7