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Write an inequality for the word phrase: A number less than 12 is more than "-16"

User Mark Sonn
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Answer:

-16<x< 12

Step-by-step explanation:

it's simple algebra. -16 is less than x which x is less than 12. X is more than -16 but less than 12

User SilentNot
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Answer: -16 < x < 12

Step-by-step explanation:

x = some unknown number

"A number less than 12" translates to x < 12

This number x is also more than -16, so x > -16 which is the same as -16 < x

Combine -16 < x with x < 12 to end up with -16 < x < 12

x is between -16 and 12, excluding both endpoints.

A number line diagram might help picture what is going on.

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