Question

Help with 9 and 10 please?

Answer 1

9. Let x equal the number

Two less than a number is

x - 2

Is more than 15 is

> 15

Put them together for

x-2 > 15

Now solve

x-2 > 15
x > 17

10. Let x equal a number

Seven more than a number is

x+ 7

Is less than or equal to 27 is

<= 27

Put them together for

x + 7 <= 27

Now solve

x+ 7 <= 27
x <= 20