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The difference between a number x and 3 is at least nine Write an inequality for the following sentence.

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Answer:

3 - x ≥ 9

Explanation:

At least in inequality means greater than or equal to (≥)

Difference in mathematics means subtraction

The difference between a number x and 3

3 - x

is at least nine

3 - x ≥ 9

The inequality for the sentence is

3 - x ≥ 9

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