Question

Solve for x.
x + 5 > 4

Answer 1

x > -1

Explanation:

Step 1: Write inequality

x + 5 > 4

Step 2: Solve for x

1. Subtract 5 on both sides: x > -1

Here we see that any value x that is greater than -1 will work.

Answer 2

x > -1

Explanation:

Isolate the variable, x. Treat the > sign like an equal sign, what you do to one side, you do to the other.

Subtract 5 from both sides:

x + 5 (-5) > 4 (-5)

x > 4 - 5

x > -1

x > -1 is your answer.

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