1.) m - 7 < 6

m < =1
m > 1
m < 13
m -13

2.) p + 12 > 9

p>21
p>3
p>-21
p>-3

3.) translate the following statement into an inequality. five less than a number is at least nine.

5 answers

m - 7 < 6

m -7 + 7 < 6 + 7

m < 13

p + 12 > 9

p + 12 - 12 < 9 -12

p < -3
no, p > -3

adding or subtracting does not change the direction of the inequality. (Also, p < -3 was not one of the choices.)
Steve, looks like you should have had that early morning coffee.

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p + 12 > 9
p+12 - 12 > 9 - 12
p > -3
Ahh. The first Steve who answered was not the same as the second one. I may have to change my moniker if this gets too confusing...
suh dude