Answer:
E = 16 ≤ x ≤ 23
Explanation:
Number of eggs laid per week = between 18 and 25
Let x = exact number of eggs laid
Using inequality :
18 ≤ x ≤ 25
Number of eggs Pat eats = 2
18 - 2 ≤ x ≤ 25 - 2
Eggs left after pat eats 2 of the eggs :
16 ≤ x ≤ 23
Hence,
Eggs eaten by pat's dogs :
E = 16 ≤ x ≤ 23