Question

BOOKS Eduardo is writing a historical novel. He wrote 16 pages today, bringing his total number of pages written to more than 50. How many pages p did Eduardo write before today? Complete the inequality that represents this situation. Then solve the inequality.

Answer 1

p > 34

He wrote more than 34 pages before today.

Explanation:

Eduardo wrote 16 more pages, increasing his total number of pages above 50.

p = pages he wrote before today

p + 16 > 50

p > 50 - 16

p > 34

He wrote more than 34 pages before today.