Question

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

Answer 1

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