How to calculate roots when the equation is non quadratic?

Kayla has a $500 budget for the school party.she paid $150 for the decorations.food will cost $5.50 per student. what inequality represents the number of students,s, that can attend the party?

The party planning committee has to determine the number of tables needed for an upcoming event. if a square table can fit 8 people and a round table can fit 6 people, the equation 150 = 8x + 6y represents the number of each type of table needed for 150 people.

Sections of prefabricated wood are each 5 1/3 feet long. how long are 7 1/2 sections placed end to end?