5 > z - 3
Would the answer be: 8 > Z?
Please help
yes
Thank you for checking on this Scott.
So then the answer is 8 > (Greater than) Z
If I were to draw this on the number line. Would I do an open circle on the number 8 and then draw a line to the right?
Not quite,
It is best to state 8 > z in a more direct way as
z < 8
You would draw your line to the LEFT.
(think of 8 > 5 as true, then 5 < 8 is the corresponding statement)
line would go to the left
Z values are less than 8
To solve the inequality 5 > z - 3, you need to isolate the variable z. Here's how you can do it step by step:
1. Start with the inequality: 5 > z - 3.
2. Add 3 to both sides of the inequality to get rid of the -3 on the right side: 5 + 3 > z - 3 + 3.
Simplifying, you get: 8 > z.
So, the answer is actually 8 > z, not 8 > Z. The variable z should be written in lowercase.