Question

write the statement in words and tell whether it is true or false.
\\(6 \ge 16\\)

what is the statement in words?
a. six is greater than or equal to sixteen
b. six is less than sixteen
c. six is less than or equal to sixteen
d. six is greater than sixteen

Explanation:

Identify the mathematical symbol

The given statement is \(6 \ge 16\). The symbol \(\ge\) represents "greater than or equal to".

Translate the statement into words

Using the Mathematical Symbols in Words knowledge point, the number \(6\) is written as "six", the symbol \(\ge\) is written as "is greater than or equal to", and the number \(16\) is written as "sixteen". Thus, the statement in words is "six is greater than or equal to sixteen".

Match with the given options

Comparing this translation to the choices:

• Option A: "six is greater than or equal to sixteen" matches the translation.

Answer:

• (A) six is greater than or equal to sixteen (Correct answer)
• (B) six is less than sixteen
• (C) six is less than or equal to sixteen
• (D) six is greater than sixteen