Question

One-third of a number plus 2 is greater than 11. What are the possible values for ?

Answer 1

The equation is 1/3x+2>11

Anything greater than 27 is a possible answer

Explanation:

Step 1

Subtract 2 from both sides, 2-2 cancels out and 11-2=9

Now you have 1/3x>9

Step 2

Divide both sides by 1/3, 1/3 divided by 1/3 cancels outs and 9 divided by 1/3 is 27

Now you have x>27

So anything greater than 27 is a possible answer