Algebra 1: Common Core (15th Edition)

Published by Prentice Hall
ISBN 10: 0133281140
ISBN 13: 978-0-13328-114-9

Chapter 3 - Solving Inequalities - 3-2 Solving Inequalities Using Addition or Subtraction - Apply What You've Learned - Page 177: b

Answer

At least $270$ empty boxes of popcorn

Work Step by Step

Solving the inequality from part (a), then $$\begin{aligned} x&\ge310-40 \\ x&\ge270 .\end{aligned} $$ Hence, the boosters need to buy at least $270$ empty boxes of popcorn for the next game.
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