Solve the Problem by Setting Up and Solving an Appropriate $x \geq 220$

question 38

Multiple Choice

Solve the problem by setting up and solving an appropriate inequality. Britney bowled 160 and 150 in her first two games. What must she bowl in the third game to have an average of at least 170 for the three games?

• A) \(x \geq 220\)
• B) \(x \geq 200\)
• C) \(x \leq 200\)
• D) \(x > 200\)
• E) \(x > 220\)

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