Problema Solution
Given the following application, define two variables, express your answer to the question as a linear inequality, and also state appropriate nonnegative restrictions. (no graph.)
Pamela wants to purchase ribbon to make bows. Red ribbon costs $1.89 per yard and gold ribbon costs $2.65 per yard. How many yards of each type of ribbon can Pamela purchase if she can spend at most $20 altogether?
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The inequality is below:
1.89x+2.65y>=20
Red ribbon: x
gold ribbon: y