Question

write the following as an inequality.
9 is greater than x, and x is greater than or equal to -1
use x only once in your inequality.

Explanation:

Step1: Translate first condition

$9 > x$

Step2: Translate second condition

$x \geq -1$

Step3: Combine into single inequality

$-1 \leq x < 9$

Answer:

$\boldsymbol{-1 \leq x < 9}$