Question

The length of the rectangle given below is more than the width of the rectangle. Write the inequality you would use to solve the problem. Then, Solve the inequality. Make sure you use the proper notation for your equation and answer.

Answer 1

Inequality:

8in > x - 5in

Solution:

x < 13in

Explanation:

If the length 8in is is bigger than the width (x - 5in) then we just need to write it:

8in > x - 5in

To solve for x, we need to move everything but x to the other side

8in > x - 5in

13in > x