we need to solve the inequality to find what x could be
solving inequalities is similar to solving unknowns in an equation, the same set of steps are followed, except that x could be equal to the final answer or more or less than that value depending on the sign .
30−0.29x ≥ 15.75
-0.29x ≥ -14.25
when dividing by a negative number (-0.29) the inequality side should change its direction
In this case ≥ changes to ≤
x ≤ -14.25/-0.29
x ≤ 49.13
since they are asking for number of sheets of paper it should be the nearest whole number that is less than or equal to 49.13
since 49.13 is not a whole number we should round it off to the nearest whole number that is less than that.
x ≤ 49
she can buy maximum 49 sheets of paper and have enough money to buy the scrapbook.
49 x $ 0.29 + 15.75 = 14.21 + 15.75 = $29.96
