Hello!
∠GCE = 14° (corresponding angles)
∠GEC = 180° - 78° - 14° (sum of angles in a triangle)
∠GEC = 88°
4x + 88° = 180°
4x = 180° - 88°
4x = 92°
x = 23°
1.75 + 0.25x ≤ 15
where x is equal the number of miles.
The key to solving an inequality is just temporarily making the ≤ symbol a =. Then solve for x like any other algebraic equation. Once you find the value of x, you will have solved the inequality. Make sure to add back the ≤ when you are done.
15 - 1.75 = 13.25
13.25/0.25 = x
x = 53
add back the ≤
x ≤ 53
This means Eddies can travel up to 53 miles with his $15.
The correct answer is -78.15 m.
Hope this helped! :)