Question

12 3/4 less than the product of 7 and a number x

Answer 1

product of 7 and x i

= 7 × X = 7x

`12 * (3)/(4) = 3 * 3`

`= 9`

now the whole expression becomes

`9 < 7x`

Answer 2

The sentence given can be written mathematically as : 12¾ < 7x

Using the parameters given ;

• Number = 12¾
• product of 7 and x = 7x
• inequality sign "<"

Combining the information given;

12¾ less than the product of 7 and x

• 12¾ < 7x

The sentence given can be written mathematically thus;

• 12¾ < 7x

Complete Question :

Write the inequality: 12 3/4 less than the product of 7 and a number x