To translate "One thousand is less than a number" into a number, we can divide the sentence in three parts.
One thousand is less than a number
a b c
Let's translate each part:
(a) One thousand
We have to write the equivalent number: 1000.
(b) is less than
The symbol that represents it is <.
(c) a number
Since we do not know this number, let's assume it is x.
Now, we can put the parts together and write the number sentence.
1000 < x.
Answer: One thousand is less than a number is the same as 1000 < x.
