Question

Define a variable and write an inequality for each problem. Then solve.

15. Nineteen more than a number is less than 42.
16. The difference of three times a number and 16 is at least 8.
17. One half of a number is more than 6 less than the same number.
18. Five less than the product of 6 and a number is no more than twice that same number.​

Answer 1

15) n+19<42

16) 3n-16 (less or equal) 8

17) n/2 > n-6

18) 6n-5<2n

Explanation: