Question

write the word statement in symbols.

three-fourths is less than or equal to six-eighths.

in symbols, this statement is

Explanation:

Translate the fractions

"Three-fourths" translates to \(\frac{3}{4}\).
"Six-eighths" translates to \(\frac{6}{8}\).

Translate the inequality relation

"is less than or equal to" translates to the symbol \(\le\).

Combine into a symbolic statement

$$ \frac{3}{4} \le \frac{6}{8} $$

Answer:

In symbols, this statement is <blank>\(\frac{3}{4} \le \frac{6}{8}\)</blank>