3. Write an inequality to represent the situation: a. Bethany has saved $800 in her savings account. She withdrawals $80 per month to pay her cell phone bill. How many months can Bethany withdraw money for her cell phone bill?
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After the first withdrawal, Bethany will have $800 - $80 = $<<800-80=720>>720 left. After the second withdrawal, Bethany will have $720 - $80 = $<<720-80=640>>640 left. After the third withdrawal, Bethany will have $640 - $80 = $<<640-80=560>>560 left. And so Show more…
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