Question

If 8 = x + y and y > 0, then x is ___ 8.

Choose the relationship symbol that makes the statement true.

A. <
B. =
C. >

Answer 1

if y>0 then y has to be 1 or more so

8= x+y

8= x + 1

-1

7= x

so x is < 8

Answer is A

Answer 2

Answer: The correct option is,

A. <

Explanation:

Given,

`8=x+y-----(1)`

Also,

`y > 0`

Adding x on both sides ( additive property of inequality )

`x+y>x+0`

`x+y>x`

From equation (1),

`8>x`

Hence, x is less than 8,

We use < sign for less than,

⇒ x is '<' 8

Option A is correct.