Question

A number increased by twenty-two is less than fourteen. What value must the number be less than?

7

-8

8

-7

Answer 1

-8

Explanation:

-7 +22 is 15 and the only one less is -8 and -8+22 is 14 so it has to be less then -8

Answer 2

-8

Explanation:

x + 22 < 14

Subtract 22 from both sides.

x < -8