Question

write the sentence as an inequality.

1. the sum of a number y and 9 is at least -1.

1. a number k is less than 3 units from 10.

Explanation:

Step1: Translate "sum of y and 9"

$y + 9$

Step2: Translate "at least -1"

$y + 9 \geq -1$

Step3: Translate "distance from k to 10"

$|k - 10|$

Step4: Translate "less than 3 units"

$|k - 10| < 3$

Answer:

1. $y + 9 \geq -1$
2. $|k - 10| < 3$