To solve the inequality \( 4x + 53 \geq 69 \), follow these steps:
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Subtract 53 from both sides: \[ 4x + 53 - 53 \geq 69 - 53 \] \[ 4x \geq 16 \]
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Divide both sides by 4: \[ \frac{4x}{4} \geq \frac{16}{4} \] \[ x \geq 4 \]
So, Helena needs to babysit at least 4 kids to make at least $69.
The answer in inequality form is: \[ x \geq 4 \]