the sum of 5 and y is less than or equal to -21
Take this algebraic expression in parts:
The sum of 5 and y means we add y to 5
5 + y
The phrase less than or equal to -21 means an inequality. We use the <= sign to relate 5 + y to -21
5 + y <= -21
Take this algebraic expression in parts:
The sum of 5 and y means we add y to 5
5 + y
The phrase less than or equal to -21 means an inequality. We use the <= sign to relate 5 + y to -21
5 + y <= -21