Five more than twice a number is greater than 13. What is the solution set for the inequality?(PLEASE HELP ME IM STRESSED)

Alice Heaton asked Jun 27, 2023

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Alice Heaton asked Jun 27, 2023

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Answer:

2x + 5 > 13

Explanations:

Let the number be represented by x

Twice the number = 2x

5 more than twice the number = 2x + 5

5 more than twice the number is greater than 13

This can be written mathematically as:

2x + 5 > 13

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