The mathematical expression of the statement is x - 15 <= 5
How to determine the mathematical expression?
The statement is given as:
Hourly wage of $15 differs from the average by less than or equal to $5
Let the average hourly wage be x
So, we have:
Hourly wage of $15 differs from the average = x - 15
less than or equal to $5 => <=5
So, the expression is
x - 15 <= 5
Hence, the mathematical expression of the statement is x - 15 <= 5
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