Question

The length of the base of a triangle, x - 8, is less than the height of the triangle, 12. Write an inequality to represent the problem. Use x for the variable.
A. x - 8 > 12
B. x - 8 < 12
C. x < 12 - 8

Answer 1

Here you can literally just translate the words into math without even solving.

Answer 2

so wouldnt it be um b?

Answer 3

"the base" "is less than" "the height".

What is the base? How do you write "less than"? And what is the height?

Answer 4

yep, it's b!

Answer 5

thanks!