sara bought at least 10.5 pounds of oranges. she divided the oranges into 3 equel amounts. which inequality can find the least amount that can be in each group?
idk what but, 10.5 divided by 3 is 3.5
If there are x lbs, each one gets x/3 so
x >= 10.5
x/3 >= 3.5
To determine the least amount that can be in each group, we need to find the minimum value for each group. Let's assume x represents the amount of oranges in each group.
From the given information, we know that Sara bought at least 10.5 pounds of oranges. We can set up an inequality using this information:
3x ≥ 10.5
Since Sara divided the oranges into 3 equal amounts, representing the total amount in each group as 3x is appropriate.
To solve the inequality for x, divide both sides of the inequality by 3:
x ≥ 10.5 / 3
Simplifying the expression: x ≥ 3.5
Therefore, the least amount that can be in each group is 3.5 pounds of oranges.