The number of spoons Lincoln needs to buy can be determined by subtracting the current number of spoons from the minimum required number of spoons:
682 - 388 = x * 8
The inequality to determine x, the minimum number of sets of spoons, is:
8x ≥ 294
Lincoln needs to order some new supplies for the restaurant where he works. The restaurant needs at least 682 spoons. There are currently 388 spoons. If each set on sale contains 8 spoons, which inequality can be used to determine
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x, the minimum number of sets of spoons Lincoln should buy?
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