MINI LESSON
Modeling Linear Inequalities
Linear inequalities can model situations where values have limits or minimum requirements.
Words like 'at least', 'no more than', and 'greater than' often indicate an inequality.
When translating a situation into an inequality, carefully identify the quantities and relationships described.
The solution represents all values that satisfy the situation.
Question 1
The number of fish in a pond is eight more than the number of frogs. The total number of fish and frogs in the pond is at least 20. If \(x\) represents the number of frogs, which inequality can be used to represent this situation?