Question

Write the word sentence as an inequality.

a number y added to 5.2 is less than 23
The inequality is: ______?​

Answer 1

5.2 + y < 23

Then solve for y to know the number.

Answer 2

`y+5.2<23`

Explanation:

Add y and 5.2 and use the less than symbol < to show that 23 is greater than the sum of y and 5.2.

If you have trouble remembering the directions of < > and what they mean, my teacher taught me that the alligator wants more food. The "mouth" opens towards the biggest value.