Question

Samuel played a video game. He gained some points, lost 87 points, and finished with less than 320 points. Which of the following inequality represents the given situation?
n - 87 < 320
n + 87 < 320
n - 87 = 320
n + 87 = 320

Answers

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To represent the situation where Samuel gained some points, lost 87 points, and finished with less than 320 points, we can define \( n \) as the total points he had before losing those points.

The equation representing his points after losing 87 points can be written as:

\[ n - 87 \]

Since he finished with less than 320 points, we can set up the inequality:

\[ n - 87 < 320 \]

Therefore, the correct inequality that represents the situation is:

\[ n - 87 < 320 \]