Question

Translate the sentence into an inequality.

Ten increased by the product of a number and 5 is less than -15.

Answer 1

10 + 5x ≤ -15

Explanation:

sentence —————————-——————> math expression

Ten increased by —————————————> 10 +

the product of a number ‘x’ and 5 —————> 5x

less than -15 —————————-——————> ...... ≤ -15

Conclusion:

10 + 5x ≤ -15