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Topic: Interpret phrases that imply an inequality Rewrite the given "Word sentence" as a "math sentence" Each math sentence will use one of the following symbols: >, <, <, >. Use "x" in place --- --of the number.Word Sentence Example: I am thinking of a number that is greater than 13. 1. I am thinking of a number that is at least 13. 2. I am thinking of a number that is no fewer than 13. 3. I am thinking of a number that does not exceed 13. 4. I am thinking of a number that is at most 13. 5. I am thinking of a number that is no more than 13. 6. I am thinking of a number that is fewer than 13. 7. I am thinking of a number that is not above 13. 8. I am thinking of a number that is less than 13. 9. I am thinking of a number that is not under 13. 10. I am thinking of a number that is not greater than 13.

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Interpret phrases that imply an inequality Rewrite the given "Word sentence" as a "math sentence"

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1. I am thinking of a number that is at least 13


x\ge13

2. I am thinking of a number that is no fewer than 13.


x\ge13

3. I am thinking of a number that does not exceed 13


x\leq13

4. I am thinking of a number that is at most 13.


x\leq13

5. I am thinking of a number that is no more than 13.


x\leq13

6. I am thinking of a number that is fewer than 13.


x<13

7. I am thinking of a number that is not above 13.


x\leq13

8. I am thinking of a number that is less than 13.


x<13

9. I am thinking of a number that is not under 13


x\ge13

10. I am thinking of a number that is not greater than 13.​


x\leq13

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