Answer:
n ≥ -9
Step-by-step explanation:
Let n = the number
8 less than a number means "n – 8", but
8 less a number means "8 – n," so
8 – n ≤ 17 Subtract 8 from each side
-n ≤ 9 Multiply each side by -1
n ≥ -9
Note: When we multiply by a negative number, we must reverse the inequality.
Check:
Try n = -8.
8 – (-8) ≤ 17
8 + 8 ≤ 17
16 ≤ 17
True.
