Question

1. which inequality represents \the number $x$ is at most 8\?

a. $x < 8$
b. $x > 8$
c. $x \leq 8$
d. $x \geq 8$

Explanation:

The phrase "at most 8" means the number \(x\) can be equal to 8, or any number smaller than 8. This corresponds to the inequality where \(x\) is less than or equal to 8.

Answer:

c. \(x \leq 8\)