Question

write the following statement in words and decide whether it is true or false.

(17 \le 17)

write the statement in words. choose the correct answer below.

a. seventeen is less than or equal to seventeen.
b. seventeen is less than seventeen.
c. seventeen is greater than seventeen.

is the statement true or false?

true
false

Explanation:

Translate the mathematical statement into words

$$ 17 \le 17 $$

The symbol \(\le\) represents "is less than or equal to". Therefore, the statement in words is:
"Seventeen is less than or equal to seventeen."

Evaluate the truth value of the statement

The inequality \(a \le b\) is true if \(a < b\) or \(a = b\).
Since \(17 = 17\), the condition is satisfied.
Thus, the statement is true.

Answer:

Question 1

• A. Seventeen is less than or equal to seventeen. (Correct answer)
• B. Seventeen is less than seventeen.
• C. Seventeen is greater than seventeen.

Question 2

• True (Correct answer)
• False