Question

Translate the following word expression into an algebraic equation:

Ten times nine less than three times y

Answer 1

10 times 9 = 10(9)

three times y = 3(y)

less than = <

10(9) < 3y

simplify.

10 x 9 = 90

90 < 3y

Isolate the y, divide 3 from both sides

(90)/3 < (3y)/3

y > 30

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