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In physical education class, Mai takes 10 free throws and 10 jump shots. She earns 1 point for each free throw she makes and 2 points for each jump shot she makes. The greatest number of points that she can earn is 30.


Write an inequality to describe the constraints. Specify what each variable represents.

Answer 1

Answer:

10f + 10j = 30

Explanation:

Assume that a free throw is represented by f, and that a Juli throw is represented by j. We can then write a inequality equation as

10f + 10j = 30

Where 30 is the total number of points earned

F is the free throws made, in which each gives or earns one point

J is the jump shots made, in which each gives or earns two points.