A. 2.6x > 21
This is the correct inequality to use to solve for x, as it represents the scenario in which Jeannette needs to eat more than the 21 hot dogs she has already eaten in order to reach the minimum of 35 hot dogs to win.
Jeannette is participating in a hot-dog-eating contest. She has already eaten 21 hot dogs but needs to eat more than 35 hot dogs to win. Jeannette is eating 2.6 hot dogs per minute. Which of the following inequalities could be used to solve for x, the number of minutes Jeannette needs to continue eating hot dogs to win the contest?
A.
2.6x > 21
B.
2.6x - 21 > 35
C.
2.6x > 35
D.
2.6x + 21 > 35
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