standard_description: Represent constraints by equations or inequalities, and by systems of equations and/or inequalities, and interpret solutions as viable or nonviable options in a modeling context. For example, represent inequalities describing nutritional and cost constraints on combinations of different foods.
problem_activity: Task
Bernardo and Silvia play the following game. An integer between 0
and 999, inclusive, is selected and given to Bernardo. Whenever
Bernardo receives a number, he doubles it and passes the result to
Silvia. Whenever Silvia receives a number, she adds 50 to it and
passes the result to Bernardo. The winner is the last person who
produces a number less than 1000. What is the smallest initial number that results in a win for Bernardo?


aligns: yes