A number m is no less than -8 and fewer than 9.
No less than means greater than or equal to:
m >= -8
Fewer than 9 means less than 9:
m < 9
Combine these two inequalities to get
-8 <= m < 9
No less than means greater than or equal to:
m >= -8
Fewer than 9 means less than 9:
m < 9
Combine these two inequalities to get
-8 <= m < 9