Question

Write an inequality that represents the verbal expression. 9 less than a number n is less than 17.

Answer 1

9>n>17
it means that n can be whatever number between 9 and 17

Answer 2

9<n<17.

Explanation:

9 less than a number n is less than 17. This verbal expression can be represented as a mathematical expression.

First, we observe that it says "9 less than", this is expressed like 9<, but less than who? it says "less than n", so it would be 9<n.

In second place, the expression continues, n is less than 17, which is expressed like n<17.

At last, we unite both parts, and we have:

9<n<17.