Question

Directions: Translate each inequality, then graph.

1. "A number is less than 4."
2."A number is greater than or equal or equal to -18."
3."A number is at least -2".

Answer 1

1. n < 4
2. n ≥ -18
3. n ≥ -2

Explanation:

We can let "n" represent "a number" in each case. The translation is pretty direct. The symbol "<" is used for "is less than", and the symbol "≥" is use for "is greater than or equal to" or "is at least."

1. "a number is less than 4" . . . . n < 4

2. "a number is greater than or equal to -18" . . . . n ≥ -18

3. "a number is at least -2" . . . . n ≥ -2