Let X represent a small binders and let Y represent the large binders

Question

suppose your office give you $200 to buy binders. Small binders cost $7 each large binders cost $8 each. Write the inequality that describes how many of each kind of binder you can buy.

Answer 1

You need to make sure the cost of the binders doesn't exceed $200. You'll spend $7x on small binders total and $8y on large binders total, so:

 

$7x + $8y ≤ $200