Question
Noelle has set a goal to run more than 50 mi this month. So far, she has run 10 mi. Her average running speed is 5 mph.
Let h represent the number of hours Noelle runs for the rest of the month.
To meet her goal, Noelle must run more than _ h the rest of the month.
Let h represent the number of hours Noelle runs for the rest of the month.
To meet her goal, Noelle must run more than _ h the rest of the month.
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Answer:
To meet her goal, Noelle must run more than [tex]8\ hours[/tex] the rest of the month
Step-by-step explanation:
Let
h-------> the number of hours Noelle runs for the rest of the month
we know that
The inequality that represent the situation is
[tex]10+5h>50[/tex]
Solve for h
Subtract 10 both sides
[tex]5h> 50-10[/tex]
[tex]5h> 40[/tex]
Divide by 5 both sides
[tex]h> 8\ hours[/tex]