Question

Which of the following statements can be represented as a general form of inequation?

• A. Five times a number is 30
• B. Twice the number is less than 45
• C. 5 added to a number is zero
• D. Four times a number is 16

Answer 1

The correct option is B

Twice the number is less than 45

In an inequation , the signs > , < , $\ge$, $\le$ is used and only the statement 2 can be represented using these signs and rest of the statement shows an equation.
(a) Five times a number is 30 = 5x = 30
(b) Twice the number is less than 45 = 2x < 45
(c) 5 added to a number is zero = 5 + x = 0
(d) Four times a number is 16 = 4x = 16
2x < 45 is the only inequation out of the given options.