Question 9 • FL-1205010-M/J Grade 6 Mathematics B -GF
Matteo wants to write a statement that can be represented by the inequality . Which describes the correct method to write a statement to match this inequality?
Answer
A
Use the inequality symbol to determine the relationship between the variable and the constant. Decide what the variable will represent. Decide what the constant will represent. Write a statement using the same relationship. An example is “Alva spent more than $9.”
B
Decide what the variable will represent. Decide what the constant will represent. Write a statement using the same relationship. An example is “Alva spent less than $9.” Use the inequality symbol to determine the relationship between the variable and the constant.
C
Decide what the variable will represent. Decide what the constant will represent. Use the inequality symbol to determine the relationship between the variable and the constant. Write a statement using the same relationship. An example is “Alva spent less than $9.”
D
Decide what the variable will represent. Decide what the constant will represent. Use the inequality symbol to determine the relationship between the variable and the constant. Write a statement using the same relationship. An example is “Alva spent more than $9.”