Question

8 more than twice a number is greater than negative 18. Solve the inequality for the unknown number.

Answer 1

x > -13

Explanation:

Let x be the number

2x+8 > -18

Subtract 8 from each side

2x+8-8 > -18-8

2x> -26

Divide each side by 2

2x/2 > -26/2

x > -13

Answer 2

x > -13

Explanation:

Let x be the number

2x+8 > -18

Subtract 8 from each side

2x+8-8 > -18-8

2x> -26

Divide each side by 2

2x/2 > -26/2

x > -13