Question

The sum of two numbers is no more than 28. Let x represent the first number, and let y represent the second number. Which inequality represents this situation?

A) y
B) y<_x+28

C) x+y <28

D) x+y<_28

Answer 1

x+y < 28

Explanation:

1. Look at your variables: x is the first number and y is the second.

2. Know the limits: It says it has to be NO MORE than 28, so the inequality has to be less than (<) 28. And it says that the SUM of 2 numbers (in this case x and y), is no more than 28, so you know there's some addition between the two.

3. Write out your inequality: x+y < 28