Basically this question is asking you to translate this in a equation
So, [tex]Nine = 9 [/tex] [tex]times = multiply [/tex] [tex]five = 5 [/tex] [tex]less-than= \ \textless \ [/tex] [tex]twice = 2 [/tex] [tex]x =x [/tex] Now that we broke it down for better understanding, lets answer your question! [tex]9(5) \ \textless \ 2x [/tex] Good luck on your assignment and enjoy your day! ~[tex]LoveYourselfFirst:)[/tex]