Question

Translate the sentence into an inequality.

Twice the difference of a number and 4 is at most - 18.
Use the variable x for the unknown number.

Answer 1

Let the no be x

Inequality given by

`\\ \sf\longmapsto 2(x-4)\leqslant -18`

Let's solve

`\\ \sf\longmapsto x-4\leqslant -9`

`\\ \sf\longmapsto x\leqslant -5`

Answer 2

the value of x => x≤-5

Explanation:

2(x-4)≤-18

x-4≤-18/2

x≤-9+4

x≤-5

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