The sum of x and 8 is less than 72, how do you find all possible values of x?

1 Answer
Nov 12, 2016

x <64

Explanation:

The word "sum" means the answer to an addition problem. The sum of x and 8 is the expression x+8.

"Less than" means "smaller than" and is indicated by the symbol <.

The sum of x and 8 is less than 72 is written as:

x+8 < color(white)(a)72
color(white)a-8color(white)(aa)-8color(white)(aaa)Subtract 8 from both sides

x < 64