Question

a snack tray at a party has cheese squares with 2 grams of protein apiece and turkey slices with 3 grams of protein apiece. which inequality represents the possible ways nina can eat 12 or more grams of protein, if x is the number of cheese squares that she eats and y is the number of turkey slices that she eats?
○ $12 \leq x + y$
○ $12 \geq x + y$
○ $12 \leq 2x + 3y$
○ $12 \geq 2x + 3y$

Explanation:

Step1: Calculate protein from cheese

Total protein from cheese squares: $2x$ grams

Step2: Calculate protein from turkey

Total protein from turkey slices: $3y$ grams

Step3: Sum total protein

Total protein consumed: $2x + 3y$

Step4: Set up inequality for 12+ grams

We need total protein ≥ 12, so rearranged: $12 \leq 2x + 3y$

Answer:

12 ≤ 2x + 3y