Nine more than twice a number is greater than negative seventeen. Solve the inequality for the unknown number.

Answer 1

Nine more than twice a number is greater than negative seventeen. Solve the inequality for the unknown number.

Look at what you are given:

9 more (+9)

2 times a number (2x )

> -17

So 2x +9 > -17 Solve like you would if it was an equal sign

First subtract 9 from both sides to get x alone

2x +9 -9 > -17 -9

2x > 26 divide both sides by 2

x > -13