Question

Five more than a twice a number is less than 20. If the number is a whole number, what could the number be?

Answer 1

C

Explanation:

5+2x<20

20-5=15

15/2=7.5

Answer 2

C

Explanation:

5 more than twice a number

(A number)=variable=x

2x+5<20

Subtract 5 from both sides

2x<15

Divide by 2

x<7.5

Any number below 7.5 (can't be 7.5 though)