Question

write the equation for 'x less than 3 is 9'​

Answer 1

Answer :-

x - 3 = 9

Will be the equation

Answer 2

3 - x = 9 is the equation for 'x less than 3 is 9'​

Given:

• A statement
• x less than 3 is 9

To Find:

• Equation for the given statement

Solution:

Step 1:

x less than 3 means x is subtracted from 3 hence

3 - x

Step 2:

x less than 3 is 9 Hence 3 -x to be equated with 9

3 - x = 9

3 - x = 9 is the equation for 'x less than 3 is 9'​

Additional Info:

3 - x = 9

=> 3 - 9 = x

=> -6  = x

Hence value of x is -6