Question

Six less than a number is greater than 54, What is the number?

Answer 1

`x > 60`

Explanation:

We can set up an inequality. Let's say that "the number" is `x`. Six less than `x` means that you are subtracting `6` from `x`. We can write

`x-6 > 54`

To get `x` alone, you can add `6` to both sides of the equation.

`x-6 + 6 > 54 + 6`

`x > 60`

The number can be anything greater than `60`.