Question

If 8 = x + y and y > 0, then x is ___ 8.

Answer 1

If y>0 then y has to be 1 or more so

8= x+y 

8= x + 1

-1

7= x

so x is < 8

Answer is A

Answer 2

Answer: The correct option is,

A. <

Step-by-step explanation:

Given,

$8=x+y-----(1)$

Also,

$y > 0$

Adding x on both sides ( additive property of inequality )

$x+y>x+0$

$x+y>x$

From equation (1),

$8>x$

Hence, x is less than 8,

We use < sign for less than,

⇒ x is '<' 8

Option A is correct.