Celeste has $40 she plans on using to pay for lunch with a friend. she always tips 17%. what is the maximum amount she can spend on the food, so she can be sure to have enough left over to cover the tip? round to the nearest cent.

1. x> -5

2. x< 8

step-by-step explanation:

1. 2x> -10

divide by 2 from both sides of equation.

2x/2> -10/2

simplify, to find the answer.

-10/2=-5

x> -5 is the correct answer.

2. 3x< 24

divide by 3 from both sides of equation.

3x/3< 24/3

simplify, to find the answer.

24/3=8

x< 8 is the correct answer.

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