Write the sentence as an equation. Use x to represent any unknown number.
-The difference of ten and one is greater than six.

Question

Write the sentence as an equation. Use x to represent any unknown number. -The difference of ten and one is greater than six. A)1 - 10 > 6 B)1 - 10 < 6 C)10 - 1 < 6 D)10 - 1 > 6

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The sentence "The difference of ten and one is greater than six" can be translated as:

10 - 1 > 6

Simplifying, we get:

9 > 6

Which is true. Therefore, option D (10 - 1 > 6) is the correct choice. The sentence can be translated as 10 - 1 > 6, since "the difference" refers to subtracting one number from another.

Write the Sentence as an Equation