Question

write the following as an inequality. 9 is greater than or equal to w, and -8 is less than or equal to w use w only once in your inequality.

Explanation:

Step1: Translate first condition

$9 \geq w$

Step2: Translate second condition

$-8 \leq w$

Step3: Combine inequalities

$-8 \leq w \leq 9$

Answer:

$-8 \leq w \leq 9$