Question

The sum of twice a number and five is greater than three times the number minus three.

Answer 1

n < 8

Explanation:

Let n represent the unknown number. Then:

2n + 5 > 3n - 3

Collecting like terms:

8 > n or n < 8

Answer 2

x<8

Explanation:

2x+5>3x-3

2x+8>3x

8>x