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A number b increased by 8 is less than 28.
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A number b increased by 8 is less than 28.

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Answer:


b+8<28

Explanation:

'Increased by' means addition. If b+8 is less than 28, 28 is bigger, and the relation opens towards the bigger number.

To solve, subtract 8 from both sides:


b+8-8<28-8\\\\b<20

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