Solving a Real-World Linear Inequality | Word Problem

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Question

A fundraiser sells candles for $6 each. The club has already raised $45 from donations. They need to raise MORE THAN $150 in total. (a) Write an inequality to represent the situation, where $c$ is the number of candles sold. (b) Solve the inequality. (c) What is the minimum number of whole candles the club must sell? Explain your reasoning. (d) Graph the solution on a number line.

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