Translate the sentence into an inequality.

Nine subtracted from the product of 5 and a number is at least - 28

5x - 9 ≥ - 28

Simplifying gives:

x ≥ - 3.8

Step-by-step explanation:

Nine subtracted from the product of 5 and a number is at least - 28

Let the number be x so;

5x - 9 ≥ - 28

5x ≥ - 28 + 9

5x ≥ - 19

x ≥ - 19/5

x ≥ - 3.8