Question

A number d minus 2 is less than -1 as an inequality

Answer 1

(d-2) <-1

Explanation:

The number be d. d minus 2 means (d-2).

(d-2) is less than -1.

It means,

(d-2) <-1

It is the required inequality.

So,

Adding 1 both sides.

d-2+1 <-1+1

d-1<0

or

d<1

Hence, this is the required solution.