SOLUTION: I am trying to solve inequality word problems and Im confused on wording 1 Twice a number is more than the sum of that number and 9.

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Question 649795: I am trying to solve inequality word problems and Im confused on wording
1 Twice a number is more than the sum of that number and 9.

Answer by solver91311(24713)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!


A number:

Twice a number

Is more than ">"

That number:

"Sum" means add

And 9,

Put it all together:



To solve, add to both sides.

John

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