Question

Consider the equation 5 + x = n . What must be true about any value of x if n is a negative number? Explain your answer. Include an example with numbers to support your explanation. Enter your answer, your explanation, and your example in the space provided.

Answer 1

x < 5 because any value of x must have a bigger negative number than 5. In this case, formally you say that all x values must be less than 5.