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Write an inequality for each sentence. Then solve the inequality. 1) A number minus 5 is greater than 25. 2) A number plus 18 is less than or equal to 20.
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Write an inequality for each sentence. Then solve the inequality.

1) A number minus 5 is greater than 25.


2) A number plus 18 is less than or equal to 20.

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Let the number be 'x'

1)

x - 5 > 25
Plus 5 on both sides

x > 30
2)

x + 18 \leqslant 20
Minus 18 on both sides

x \leqslant 2
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