Question

4 is greater than x, and x is greater than -7. Write the following as an inequality.

Answer 1

4 < x > - 7

Explanation:

4 < x

x < - 7

4 < x > - 7

Answer 2

4 > x > -7

Explanation:

4 > x > -7

Because we usually put lower numbers to the left on a number line

the convention is to present this as

-7 < x < 4