Question

The sum of five times a number and 25 is more than the number increased by 12. Which

inequality represents this situation?

A .x - 25 > 5x + 12
B .5x + 25 > X + 12
C .5x + 25 < x +12
D .5(x + 25) > x +12

Answer 1

Answer is B.

Explanation:

This is what the words mean:

"Sum of five times a number and 25" = 5x + 25

"Number increased by 12" = x + 12

The first statement is more than the second so:

5x + 25 > x + 12