1.
m – 7 < 6 (1 point)
m < –1
m > 1
m < 13
m < –13
2.
x + 4.5 ≥ 5.5 (1 point)
x ≥ 10
x ≥ 1
x ≥ 0.1
x ≤ 1
3.
p + 12 > 9 (1 point)
p > 21
p > 3
p > –21
p > –3
4.
Translate the following statement into an inequality: Five less than a number is at least nine. (1 point)
x – 5 ≥ 9
x – 9 > 5
x – 5 > 9
x – 5 ≤ 9
My answers:
1. m < 13
2. x ≥ 1
3. p > –3
4. x – 5 ≥ 9
In equalities can be treated the same way as equations, except if multiplying/dividing by a negative number, which changes the direction of the carat (<).
1. right
2. right
3. Right
4. right