Question

9 is greater than x, and 5 is less than x?

inequality.

Answer 1

If 9 is greater than x, it can be displayed as x < 9.  If 5 is less than x, it can be displayed as 5  <  x.  To show it fully, the answer is 5 < x  <  9. 

Answer 2

x = any number between 9 and 5