Question

The quotient of nine more than eight times a number and seventeen

Answer 1

x < -1

Explanation:

Let the unknown number be x

nine more than sum of eight times a number and seventeen, is expressed as;

9 > 8x + 17

Subtract 17 from both sides

9 - 17 > 8x+17-17

-8 > 8x

8x < -8

Divide both sides by 8

8x/8 < -8/8

x < -1

Hence the quotient is x < -1