Chapter 3.1, Problem 2P

Write an inequality that represents each verbal expression.

$b$ is less than or equal to $-1.$

To determine

To write an inequality that represents the following verbal expression: “ $b$ is less than or equal to $-1$ ”

Answer to Problem 2P

  $b\le -1$

Explanation of Solution

Given:

Consider the verbal expression as “ $b$ is less than or equal to $-1$ ”.

Calculations:

“ $b$ is less than or equal to $-1$ ” will be expressed as $b\le -1$ .