Question

Translate the sentence into an inequality:

"The sum of 8 and w is less than -30."

a) 8 - w < -30
b) 8 + w < -30
c) 8w < -30
d) 8 - w > -30

Answer 1

The sum of 8 and w is less than -30 can be translated into the inequality 8 + w < -30.

Step-by-step explanation:

To translate the sentence 'The sum of 8 and w is less than -30' into an inequality, we can write it as 8 + w < -30. Option (b) correctly represents the inequality.