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Algebra practice question

Nadia needs a total of at least 90 points across two tests. She scored 42 on the first test. Which inequality shows the possible scores s she can earn on the second test to reach her goal?

  1. A. 42 + s ≥ 90Correct
  2. B. 42 + s ≤ 90
  3. C. s ≥ 90
  4. D. 42s ≥ 90

Answer: A. 42 + s ≥ 90

The two scores together must reach 90.

Why the other answers are wrong

B. 42 + s ≤ 90
This caps the total at 90.
C. s ≥ 90
This ignores the first test.
D. 42s ≥ 90
This multiplies the scores.

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