Question

1. mp modeling real life each day at lunchtime, at least 53 people buy food from a food truck. write and graph an inequality that represents this situation.

Explanation:

Step1: Define the variable

Let $x$ = number of people buying food daily.

Step2: Write the inequality

Since at least 53 people buy food, $x$ is greater than or equal to 53:
$x \geq 53$

Step3: Describe the graph

1. Draw a number line.
2. Locate the point 53 on the line.
3. Place a closed (filled) circle at 53 (because the inequality includes equality, $x$ can equal 53).
4. Shade all parts of the number line to the right of 53 (to represent all values greater than 53).

Answer:

Inequality: $x \geq 53$
Graph: A number line with a closed circle at 53 and shading to the right of 53.