Question

Which inequality represents the solution for the given inequality? n -7 > -11

Answer 1

n > -4

General Formulas and Concepts:

Pre-Algebra

Order of Operations: BPEMDAS

1. Brackets
2. Parenthesis
3. Exponents
4. Multiplication
5. Division
6. Addition
7. Subtraction

• Left to Right

Equality Properties

• Multiplication Property of Equality
• Division Property of Equality
• Addition Property of Equality
• Subtraction Property of Equality

Explanation:

Step 1: Define

n - 7 > -11

Step 2: Solve for n

1. [Addition Property of Equality] Add 7 on both sides: n > -4

Here we see that any value n greater than -4 would work as a solution.