(b) Find the possible total numbers of hours Mai will work on the report. Write your answer as an inequality solved for \( x \).

To find the total number of hours Mai will work on the report, we first need to define her work schedule. For example, if Mai is expected to work between 3 and 8 hours a day on the report, we can express this as an inequality. Thus, we will write: \( 3 \leq x \leq 8 \) This indicates that the total number of hours \( x \) that Mai works must be at least 3 hours and cannot exceed 8 hours. This creates a nice, bounded range! On a similar note, do you remember the importance of setting goals? Keeping your tasks within a specific range of hours can help maintain a balance between productivity and well-being. Setting a limit encourages efficiency and prevents burnout!