m - 7 < 6
m -7 + 7 < 6 + 7
m < 13
p + 12 > 9
p + 12 - 12 < 9 -12
p < -3
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
no, p > -3
adding or subtracting does not change the direction of the inequality. (Also, p < -3 was not one of the choices.)
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.
from
p + 12 > 9
p+12 - 12 > 9 - 12
p > -3
from
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