Question

Write the sentence as an inequality.
5 is no greater than 4 times a number minus 2.5.

Answer 1

5 ≤ 4x - 2.5

Explanation:

Inequalities

The expression "no greater than" can be better expressed as "less or equal than".

The expression 4 times a number, being x the unknown number can be written: 4x

Thus, the equivalent inequality of the sentence is:

5 ≤ 4x - 2.5