How do you write the inequality and solve given "the

Waylon Ruiz

Waylon Ruiz

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2022-05-29

How do you write the inequality and solve given "the sum of a number and -2 is no more than 6"?

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hoffwnbu

hoffwnbu

Beginner2022-05-30Added 13 answers

Step 1
A sum is the result of addition.
The sum of a number and -2 means the addition of a variable (to represent the number), which I'll call x, and -2:
x + ( - 2 ) = x - 2
No more than 6 means the sum is equal to or less than 6.
x - 2 6
Step 2
Add 2 to both sides.
x 6 + 2
x 8

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