Question

Which value of x is a solution of 8> (x-6)-2

Answer 1

The answer is x is equal to 16

Answer 2

The answer is x < 16.

Explanation:

1) Remove parentheses.

`8 > x - 6 - 2`

2) Simplify x - 6 - 2 to x - 8.

`8 > x - 8`

3) Add 8 to both sides.

`8 + 8 > x`

4) Simplify 8 + 8 to 16.

`16 > x`

4) Switch sides.

`x < 16`

Therefor, the answer is x > 16.