Solve the linear inequality. Other than ∅, use interval notation to express the solution set and graph the solution set
on a number line.
-A certain store has a fax machine available for use by its customers. The store charges $1.60 to send the first page and $0.45 for each subsequent page. Use an inequality to find the number of pages that can be faxed for $5.65.
A) 10 pages or fewer
B) 41 pages or fewer
C) 4 pages or fewer
D) 13 pages or fewer

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The cost of sending pages is $1.60 for the first page and $0.45 for each subsequent page. The inequality to represent the total cost for $x$ pages is $1.60 + 0.45(x-1) \leq 5.65$. Solving for $x$ gives $x \leq 10$, meaning 10 pages or fewer can be faxed for $5.65.

Solve the Linear Inequality