SOLUTION: Define a variable and write an inequality for each problem. Then solve. One half of a number is more than 6 less than the number

Question 340663: Define a variable and write an inequality for each problem. Then solve.
One half of a number is more than 6 less than the number
Found 2 solutions by rfer, stanbon:
Answer by rfer(16322) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
.5x > x-6
-.5x > -6
x < 12
Answer by stanbon(75887) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Define a variable and write an inequality for each problem. Then solve.
One half of a number is more than 6 less than the number
Define a variable and write an inequality for each problem. Then solve.
One half of a number is more than 6 less than the number
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Let the number be "x":
Inequality:
(1/2)x > x-6
Multiply both sides by 2:
x > 2x-12
x < 12
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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