Question

One-half of a number, increased by 9, is less than 33.

Answer 1

1/2 x +9 < 33

x< 48

Explanation:

Hi, to solve this we have to write an inequation with the information given.

One half of a number means that "a number " is our variable "x" and its divided by 2 or multiplied by 1/2.

• 1/2 x

Increased by 9 means that we have to add 9 to the expression

• 1/2x +9

And finally, is less than 33 means that the previous expression is less than the number 33.

• 1/2 x +9 < 33

Solving:

1/2 x < 33 -9

x < 24/ (1/2)

x<48

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