Question

The sum of a number and three is less than nineteen less the number

Answer 1

Answer: x < 8

Explanation:

Let the number = x + 3 ( sum) first sentience, continuation,

x + 3 < 19 - x , second sentience.

Now solve for x

Collect like terms

x + x < 19 - 3

2x < 16, divide through by 2

x < 8.