Question

A number decreased by 15 is less than 35. What numbers satisfy this condition?

Answer 1

Answer: x < 50

Explination:

The given equation is x - 15 < 35.

To solve you add 15 to both sides:

x - 15 + 15 < 35 + 15

And you are left with a simplified answer of x < 50.

Answer 2

Any number between 36-49

Explanation:

The number has to be higher then 35. It has to be less then 50 because any number 50 or above would be more then/equal to 35