Which sentence represents the following inequality?
9(x+3) < 6x – 12
A. Nine times the sum of a number and three is less
than six times the same number decreased by
twelve.
B. The product of nine and a number increased by
three is less than the product of six and the same
number decreased by twelve.
C. Nine multiplied by the sum of a number and
three is greater than the product of six and the



Answer :

Answer:

  • A is correct

Step-by-step explanation:

Given

  • 9(x+3) < 6x – 12

Answer choices:

A. Nine times the sum of a number and three is less  than six times the same number decreased by  twelve.

  • 9(x + 3) < 6x - 12
  • Correct

B. The product of nine and a number increased by three is less than the product of six and the same  number decreased by twelve.

  • 9x + 3 < 6x - 12
  • Wrong

C. Nine multiplied by the sum of a number and three is greater than the product of six and the ...

  • 9(x + 3) > 6x ...
  • The last choice is incomplete but is wrong anyway by saying "greater"