Choice B is the correct answer. Translating words to inequality symbols is fundamental to problem-solving.

1. "Less than": Use $<$ symbol
2. "Or equal to": Add the equal part: $\leq$
3. Result: $x \leq 8$

?�� Strategic Tip: Break down phrases: "less than" = $<$, "greater than" = $>$, "or equal to" adds the equal bar underneath.

Choice A is incorrect because$<$ represents "less than" only, excluding the "or equal to" part. Choice C is incorrect because it reverses to "greater than", opposite of the given phrase. Choice D is incorrect because it both reverses the direction and conflicts with "less than".