For the problem, select the variable inequality that describes the problem situation and select the variable to represent the unknown quantity. (See the question in the problem.)

Question

Teri earned $18.25 an hour at the semiconductor plant. The payroll deductions reduced her paycheck by $182.50. If her first weekly paycheck was at least $547.50 after the deductions, how many hours did she work that week?

Answer 1

Variable inequality: 18.25x - 182.50 ≥ 547.50

Variable: x (represents the number of hours Teri worked that week)