Write a system of inequalities to represent this situation, and name one possible solution.

Question

To qualify for a certain need-based scholarship, a student must get a score of at least 75 on a qualification test. In addition, the student's family must make less than $40,000 a year. Write a system of inequalities to represent this situation, and name one possible solution.

Answer 1

Let S= the score and I= family income the equations that represent this are

S≥75 and I<40,000 so S=80 and I=39,000 is one solution.

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