Ezra works two summer jobs to save for a laptop that costs at least $1100. He charges $15/hr to mow lawns and $10/hr to walk dogs. Recall the inequality that represents this situation: .Is (60, 20) a solution? How do you know? What does this point represent?

Answer:

Yes, (60, 20) is a solution. When you substitute the values into the inequality, 15(60) + 10(20) ≥ 1100 becomes 900 + 200 ≥ 1100, or 1100 ≥ 1100. Since this is a true statement, the point is a solution. This point represents Ezra working 60 hours mowing lawns and 20 hours walking dogs, which earns him exactly the $1,100 he needs for the laptop.