To create a system of linear inequalities from the given description, let's first define our variables:
- Let \( x \) represent the number of cookies Jace buys.
- Let \( y \) represent the number of brownies Jace buys.
Now, we can formulate the inequalities based on the requirements and constraints:
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Jace needs at least 8 cookies: \[ x \geq 8 \]
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Jace needs at least 4 brownies: \[ y \geq 4 \]
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The total cost of cookies and brownies cannot exceed $60. The cost can be represented as: \[ 3x + 5y \leq 60 \]
Now, we can summarize the system of linear inequalities:
- \( x \geq 8 \)
- \( y \geq 4 \)
- \( 3x + 5y \leq 60 \)
This is the system of inequalities that represents Jace's situation regarding the cookies and brownies.