Question

Translate the statement into an algebraic inequality. The quotient of a number and five is no greater than negative nine.

Answer 1

`(x)/(5) < -9`

Explanation:

Let x be the number

1. "The quotient of a number and five" means the answer of x divided by five
2. "Is no greater than negative nine" means is less than -9
3. Put them together:
   `(x)/(5) < -9`

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