Translate this sentence into an inequality;

Nine times the sum of a number and 25 is at most -21.

Use the variable x for the unknown number.

Respuesta :

the sum of a number and 25 : x + 25

Nine times the sum of a number and 25 : 9(x + 25)

Nine times the sum of a number and 25 is at most -21:

9(x + 25) <= -21

Hope it helps.

It would be 9*(x + 25) <= (the sign is less than or equal to) -21