Answer: Nicole can spend up to 7 hours in the boat.
Step-by-step explanation:
Based on the information given in the question, the possible number of hours that can be used will be calculated as thus:
(6 × t) - 9 ≤ 33
6t - 9 ≤ 33
Collect like terms
6t ≤ 33 + 9
6t ≤ 42
Divide both side by the coefficient of t
6t/6 ≤ 42/6
t ≤ 7
Nicole can spend up to 7 hours in the boat.
