Which phrases can be used to represent the inequality 12 minus 3 x greater-than-or-equal-to 9? Select two options.

Twelve less three times a number is at least nine.

Twelve minus the product of three and a number is no smaller than nine.

Step-by-step explanation:

complete question is:

Twelve less than three times a number is greater than or equal to nine.

Twelve less than three times a number is at least nine.

Twelve less three times a number is at least nine.

Twelve minus the product of three and a number is no more than nine.

Twelve minus the product of three and a number is no smaller than nine.

ANSWER:

Twelve less three times a number is at least nine.

The phrase "twelve less three..." means that the "three times a number" is being subtracted from twelve. So, it has to be at least nine.

Twelve minus the product of three and a number is no smaller than nine.

Even the least number you suppose is 1 we'll get 9

e.g: 12-3(1)=9. Therefore, this statement also represent the inequality