Andrew must spend less than $68 on meals during the weekend. He has already spent $28 on meals, with each meal costing $8 on average. 8x + 28 < 68 How many additional meals can Andrew buy this weekend?

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Andrew must spend less than $68 on meals during the weekend. He has already spent $28 on meals, with each meal costing $8 on
average.
8x + 28 < 68
How many additional meals can Andrew buy this weekend?
A.
x < 8
В.
x< 28
Oc. x< 40
D.
x<5
Transcribed Image Text:Andrew must spend less than $68 on meals during the weekend. He has already spent $28 on meals, with each meal costing $8 on average. 8x + 28 < 68 How many additional meals can Andrew buy this weekend? A. x < 8 В. x< 28 Oc. x< 40 D. x<5
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