A farmer is comparing the number of eggs laid by two hens. The first hen laid 6 eggs per week for x weeks. The second hen laid 9 eggs per week for y weeks.

The total number of eggs laid by the first hen was greater than the total number of eggs laid by the second hen. Write an inequality showing this relationship.

Question

A farmer is comparing the number of eggs laid by two hens. The first hen laid 6 eggs per week for x weeks. The second hen laid 9 eggs per week for y weeks.

The total number of eggs laid by the first hen was greater than the total number of eggs laid by the second hen. Write an inequality showing this relationship.

danjs · Answer

$$\frac{ 6~Eggs }{ 1~week }*\frac{ x~weeks }{ 1 } > ...$$