Chapter 8.8, Problem 69CCR

To determine

Write an inequality for each sentence

Answer to Problem 69CCR

The inequality is $x\le 60$

Explanation of Solution

Given:

Kyle’s earning were no more than $60

Concept Used:

Rules of Addition/ Subtraction:

• Two numbers with similar sign always get added and the resulting number will carry the similar sign.
• Two numbers with opposite signs always get subtracted and the resulting number will carry the sign of larger number.

Rules of Multiplication/ Division:

• The product/quotient of two similar sign numbers is always positive.
• The product/quotient of two numbers with opposite signs is always negative.

In order to write an inequality

Let x be the Kyle’s earning since Kyle’s earning were no more than $60 as shown below,

  $x\le 60$

Thus, the inequality is $x\le 60$