Question

Sanjay has$\backslash (65$ to spend at the mall. He bought a T-shirt for$\backslash )18$ and a belt for$\$14$. If Sanjay wants a pair of jeans, how much can he spend?

Short answer

The required amount of spending associated with jeans is represented by$\mathit{\$}\mathbf{33}$.

Step-by-step solution

Step 1. Make a consideration.

Make a consideration that x represents the required amount of spending associated with jeans.

Step 2. Form an inequality associated with required amount of spending.

The required amount will be less than or equal to the difference between the money spent on first two items and the total carried money.

$\begin{array}{c}x\le 65-\left(18+14\right)\\ x\le 65-32\\ x\le 33\end{array}$

Step 3. Write the conclusion.

The obtained value of x is less than or equal to 33. So, it is the required amount.