Question

How do you write as an expression of inequality, then solve it?

Twice a number is more than the sum of that number and 8

Answer 1

2x > x + 8

x > 8

Explanation:

(Twice a number) (is more than) (the sum of that number and 8)

2x > x + 8

2x > x + 8

Subtract x from both sides

x > 8