Question

when 3 is subtracted from one-third of a number n the result is less than 6 what inequality and solution represent this Situation?

Answer 1

One third of a number: 1/3

3 is subtracted from 1/3 of a number n: 1/3n -3

Result is less than 6: less is represented with the symbol <. So, the result of the expression 1/3n-3 is less (<) than 6.

The final expression:

1/3n-3<6