Question

Select the equation or inequality that matches the number sentence below.

72 is greater than x minus 31



Possible Answers:
72<31−x

72=31−x

72
72>x−31

72>31−x

Answer 1

Answer:72>x-31

Explanation:

The greater sign is >. We don't know what X is, but this is just selecting the equation that matches. We don't switch up the order of what it tells us. "72 is greater than x minus 31". Write it in order. :)

1. 72

2. 72 >

3. 72 > x

4. 72 > x - 31