Translate to an inequality.

To translate the statement into an inequality, you would express it as . This means that the cost, represented by , must be greater than 73,000.

Inequalities are like treasure maps; they guide you to a range of values that satisfy the condition. In this case, any value of that is more than 73,000 is a winner!

When working with inequalities, always remember the direction of the inequality symbol matters. If you ever multiply or divide by a negative number, don’t forget to flip the inequality sign. That’s a common trick that can turn your treasure hunt upside down!