Question

how is the sentence "9 is less than x is -1" written as an equation
A. 9 - x = -1
B. x - 9 = -1
C. x - 9 = 1
D. x - 1 = 9

Answer 1

Must not have more than ONE "=" sign in an equation like this one.

9 is less than x is -1

I will take the liberty of deleting the first "is" and then write out the expression:

9 less than x is -1, or     x-9 = -1

Add 9 to both sides to determine the value of x:  x = 8 (answer)

Answer 2

Your answer will be A.

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