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Part 1
Define a variable and write an inequality to model the given situation.
Upper A law clerk has earned at least $ 25 comma 000 since being hired.
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Part 1
If s is the law clerk​'s salary​, which of the following inequalities models the given​ situation?
A.s greater than 25 comma 000
sgreater than25 comma 000
B.s less than 25 comma 000
sless than25 comma 000
C.s greater than or equals 25 comma 000
sgreater than or equals25 comma 000

Answer 1

Let s = the law clerk's salary (in dollars).

"Has earned at least $25,000" means s is greater than or equal to 25,000, so the inequality is

s ≥ 25,000.

(Choice C.)