multi step inequality

Question

Ryan and Latoya each ran every day as part of an exercise routine.

Ryan ran 3 miles each day for x days.

Latoya ran 4 miles each day for y days.

The total number of miles that Ryan ran is greater than the total number of miles that Latoya ran. Write an inequality describing this relationship

Answer 1

We need to write an algebraic expression for their total distance and use the correct inequality symbol to compare their total number of miles:

3x > 4y