Nineteen less than two-sevenths times a number is more than negative one. Which inequality BEST represents this situation?

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asked Dec 2, 2019 88.5k views

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Tebogo · Answer 1 · 2019-12-06T04:35:59+0000

Answer:

$\displaystyle(2)/(7)x-19 > -1$

Explanation:

We are given the following information in the question:

"Nineteen less than two-sevenths times a number is more than negative one."

Le x be the number.

Then, according to the question, the inequality that represents the given situation can be formed in the following manner:

two-sevenths times a number:

$\displaystyle(2)/(7)x$

Nineteen less than two-sevenths times a number:

$\displaystyle(2)/(7)x-19$

Nineteen less than two-sevenths times a number is more than negative one.

$\displaystyle(2)/(7)x-19 > -1$

is the required inequality.