Question

Given: x - 8 > -3. solution set

Answer 1

Answer: x > 5

Reason:

Add 8 to both sides to undo the -8

We have x-8 > -3 become x > -3+8 which becomes x > 5

We can replace x with anything larger than 5.

To graph this on a number line, plot an open hole at 5. Then shade to the right.