Asked by Trikzz

Show ALL work or explain in details the correct solution: How is the sentence "9 less than x is –1" written as an equation?

I know the answer is x – 9 = –1. I need help with the "Show ALL work or explain in details the correct solution" part.
Answered by oobleck
"less than" indicates a subtraction. For example, 3 is 6 less than 9: 9-6
So,
9 less than x ... x-9
"is" ... =
get it now?
Answered by Trikzz
I do. Thank you very much oobleck!
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