Question

Translate the statement into an algebraic inequality. The quotient of a number and five is no greater than negative nine.

Answer 1

Answer:

$\frac{x}{5} < -9$

Step-by-step explanation:

Let x be the number

1. "The quotient of a number and five" means the answer of x divided by five
2. "Is no greater than negative nine" means is less than -9
3. Put them together: $\frac{x}{5} < -9$  

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