The difference between a number and 21 1/2 is no more than 14 1/4
Mathematics · Middle School · Tue Nov 03 2020
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Given the inequality statement:
The difference between a number and 21 1/2 is no more than 14 1/4
Representation:
The given inequality statement, can be rewritten as,
14 ¼ < x - 21 ½
no more than can be represented by the inequality sign less than, hence if we want to solve the number, we can simply transpose -21 ½ to the other side of the equation. We must taken note that in transposing a number, the sign changes.
14.25 + 21.5 < x
35.75 < x
Final answer:
Representation: 14 ¼ < x - 21 ½
35.75 < x