Question

lucy want to take ukulele lessons. she has $479.95 to spend. she will pay $29.95 for a used ukulele and $50 each week for lessons. what is x, the maximum number of weeks lucy can attend ukulele lessons?

Explanation:

Step1: Calculate remaining money after ukulele

First, subtract the cost of the ukulele from the total money. So, $479.95 - 29.95 = 450$.

Step2: Find maximum weeks for lessons

Then, divide the remaining money by the weekly lesson cost. So, $450 \div 50 = 9$. But we need to check if this is within the budget. Wait, actually, the inequality would be $29.95 + 50x \leq 479.95$. Subtract 29.95: $50x \leq 450$. Divide by 50: $x \leq 9$. So the maximum integer x is 9.

Answer:

9