Question

The sum of a number and 3 is greater than 10

x < 7
x > 7
x < 13
x > 13

Answer 1

`\huge\textsf{Hey there!}`

`\large\textsf{\underline{The sum of a number and 3 is greater than 10.}}`

`\large\textsf{Well, the word sum simply means add. The word number}\\\large\textsf{ is unknown so we will label it as x.}`

`\large\textsf{We will make this your equation: x + 3 } \mathsf{ > } \large\textsf{ 10}`

`\large\textsf{Now lets solve for your answer.}\downarrow`

`\large\textsf{x + 3 }\mathsf{>}\large\textsf{ 10}`

`\large\textsf{SUBTRACT 3 to BOTH SIDES}`

`\large\textsf{x + 3 - 3 } \mathsf{>} \large\textsf{ 10 - 3}`

`\large\textsf{CANCEL out: 3 - 3 because that gives you 0}`

`\large\textsf{KEEP: 10 - 3 because that helps what is being compared to the x-value}`

`\large\textsf{x } \mathsf{>} \large\textsf{ 10 - 3}`

`\large\textsf{10 - 3 = \bf 7}`

`\large\textsf{\bf x } \mathsf{\bf >\ } \large\textsf{ \bf 7}`

`\boxed{\boxed{\large\textsf{Therefore, your answer is: \bf x}>\textsf{\bf 7}\huge\textsf{ (Option B.)}}}\huge\checkmark`

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Answer 2

x > 7

Explanation:

Let x be the unknown number

x+3 > 10

Subtract 3 from each side

x+3-3 > 10-3

x > 7