Write an inequality that represents the weights of every other alligator that has ever been caught in Mississippi.

Question

The largest alligator ever caught in Mississippi weighed 727 pounds.

Answer 1

Since the largest alligator ever caught in Mississippi was 727 pounds, then every other alligator that has been caught in Mississippi weighed less than 727 pounds. Thus, the less than sign will need to be used: w < 727 where w = every alligator caught in Mississippi except the heaviest.