Question

Stefani needs to earn at least $250 for her trip to the upcoming softball tournament. She babysits on Saturday night and earns $48. Write and solve an inequality to show how much more Stefani needs to earn. Show your work.(2 points)

Math Short Answer Rubric (2 points)
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Points Awarded Criteria
2
The answer is correct. The student made no errors while solving.

The answer shows that the student used problem-solving skills and reasoning.

All work is shown or explained.

1
The answer is partially correct. The student made errors while solving.

The answer shows little problem-solving skills or reasoning.

Some work is shown or explained.

0 The question is not answered.


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Answer 1

Let x = how much more Stefani needs to earn (in dollars).

Inequality: 48 + x ≥ 250

Solve:
48 + x ≥ 250
x ≥ 250 − 48
x ≥ 202

Stefani needs to earn at least $202 more.