Question

If x<5 and y<6, then x+y__ 11
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Answer 1

To solve for this, let's try the highest number x and y can be.

X < 5, so it can be 4.
Y < 6, so it can be 5.

4 + 5 = 9.
9 < 11, so x + y < 11.

Your missing inequality symbol is:

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I hope this helps!