Alright, let's break down the problem.
1. Understand the Problem Statement:
- Sherri's bakery has already sold 75 bagels.
- She needs to sell at least 450 bagels to make a profit.
2. Determine the Goal:
- We need to find the number of bagels (b) Sherri still needs to sell to reach her target of 450 bagels.
3. Calculate the Remaining Bagels Needed:
- Total number of bagels needed: 450
- Bagels already sold: 75
- Therefore, remaining bagels needed to be sold: [tex]\( 450 - 75 \)[/tex].
- This calculation gives us 375 bagels.
4. Formulate the Inequality:
- Let [tex]\( b \)[/tex] represent the number of additional bagels Sherri needs to sell.
- Since Sherri needs to sell at least 450 bagels total, the inequality should be written as:
- [tex]\( b \ge 375 \)[/tex]
So, the inequality representing the number of bagels Sherri still needs to sell is:
[tex]\[ b \ge 375 \][/tex]
