Consider that x = −5 and y = −4. Which statement is true about x + y? Question 17 options:

The sum of x and y is a rational number.

The sum of x and y is an imaginary number.

The sum of x and y is an irrational number.

The sum of x and y is neither rational nor irrational.

The sum of x and y is a rational number.

Step-by-step explanation:

-5 + -4 = -9

-9 is a rational number

let x be the money she spent so that she can earn the free t-shirt.

since, she already spent $112.49

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also, as per the statement: jennifer must spend $250 or more in order to qualify for a free t-shirt at the store.

then,

we have an inequality i.,e

subtract 112.49 from both sides we get;

therefore, $137. 51 more money does jennifer need to spend so that she can earn the free t-shirt