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At an end of the year sale, Gabriela bought more than 12 bottles of hand soaps and lotions. If x represents the number of hand soaps and y represents the number of lotions she bought, which inequality best represents her purchase?

a. x + y < 12
b. x + y > 12
c. x + y ≤ 12
d. x + y ≥ 12

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the answer is B hope it helps

User Joseph Geraghty
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the answer is:
x + y > 12

The sign is greater (>) because it says "she bought more than. The sign isnt "equal and greater" because once again she says she bought more and it doesnt say she bought at least...

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