Question

The difference of –3.2 and the sum of a number and 19.1 is at most 14.2.

Negative 3.2 minus (x + 19.1) less-than-or-equal-to 14.2
Negative 3.2 minus x + 19.1 less-than-or-equal-to 14.2
Negative 3.2 minus (x + 19.1) greater-than-or-equal-to 14.2
Negative 3.2 minus x + 19.1 greater-than-or-equal-to 14.2

Answer 1

Answer:Negative 3.2 minus (x + 19.1) greater-than-or-equal-to 14.2.

Explanation:

The correct inequality expression for the given problem is:

Negative 3.2 minus (x + 19.1) greater-than-or-equal-to 14.2.

This is because the problem states "The difference of –3.2 and the sum of a number and 19.1 is at most 14.2." The phrase "at most" indicates that the difference should be greater than or equal to the value of 14.2. Therefore, we have to use the greater-than-or-equal-to symbol (≥) in the inequality expression.

So, the correct option is:

Negative 3.2 minus (x + 19.1) greater-than-or-equal-to 14.2.