Is my answer to these three questions are correct? the problem says that i need to translate the statements into inequalites.

1. the cost of a pencil is at most $12? x=$12
2. the discount is no less than $25? x-25
3. there must be at least a hundred butterflies in the garden? x=100

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Is my answer to these three questions are correct? the problem says that i need to translate the statements into inequalites.

1. the cost of a pencil is at most $12? x=$12
2. the discount is no less than $25? x-25
3. there must be at least a hundred butterflies in the garden? x=100

anonymous · Answer

It doesn't say equal for 1 and 3. It could be equal, it could be less.

anonymous · Answer

so number 2 is correct equation except 1 and 3?

anonymous · Answer

so the equations are x+12 and x-100?

anonymous · Answer

Similarly, #2 is really saying $25 or MORE.

anonymous · Answer

hmmp  so whats the best equations to use? x>12, x<25 and x=100?

anonymous · Answer

There are choices in each, not only more than or less than

anonymous · Answer

like what cha? don`t know how to solve these problems correctly.

anonymous · Answer

in your own understanding what are those equations?