Question

last year, jess saw x dramas and y comedies at the movie theater. if she went to the theater no more than 8 times, which inequality best represents the number of movies she saw? \\( x + y < 8 \\) \\( x + y > 8 \\) \\( x + y \leq 8 \\) \\( x + y \geq 8 \\)

Explanation:

Step1: Define total movies

Total movies = dramas + comedies = $x + y$

Step2: Interpret "no more than 8"

"No more than 8" means total ≤ 8, so $x + y \leq 8$

Answer:

C. $x + y \leq 8$