Question

15,480 Learners found this answer helpful

write the statement the sum of a number and 13.8 is at most -4.2 as an inequality. \\(\bigcirc\\) \\(-4.2 + b > 13.8\\) \\(\bigcirc\\) \\(-4.2 + b < 13.8\\) \\(\bigcirc\\) \\(b + 13.8 \geq -4.2\\) \\(\bigcirc\\) \\(b + 13.8 \leq -4.2\\)

Explanation:

1. Let the number be \( b \). The sum of the number and \( 13.8 \) is \( b + 13.8 \).
2. "At most" means the sum is less than or equal to \( - 4.2 \), so the inequality is \( b + 13.8\leqslant - 4.2 \).

Answer:

D. \( b + 13.8\leqslant - 4.2 \)