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The sum of a number times 9 and 30 is at most 15 what is the answer?

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Answer:

x ≤ - 5/3

Explanation:

Let the number be x

The sum of a number times 9 and 30 is at most 15 translates algebraically to

9x + 30 ≤ 15

Subtracting 30 both sides:
9x ≤ -15

Dividing by 9 both sides:
x ≤ - 15/9

or

x ≤ - 5/3

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