A farmer is comparing the number of eggs laid by two hens. The first hen laid 7 eggs per week for x weeks. The second hen laid 8

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A farmer is comparing the number of eggs laid by two hens. The first hen laid 7 eggs per week for x weeks. The second hen laid 8

eggs per week for y weeks. The total number of eggs laid by the first hen was at least the total number of eggs laid by the second hen. Write an inequality showing this relationship

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nikitadnepr [17] · Answer 1 · 2022-01-17T17:41:35+03:00

nikitadnepr [17]3 years ago

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Answer:

7x ≥ 8y

Step-by-step explanation:

The first hen laid 7 eggs per week for x weeks. 7x

The second hen laid 8 eggs per week for y weeks. 8y

The total number of eggs laid by the first hen was at least the total number of eggs laid by the second hen.

7x ≥ 8y