Translate the word sentence into an inequality. 2 less than a number is more than 8

Using the concept of inequality, the expression which models the statement is n - 2 > 8

Let the number = n

2 less than n is more than 8

Hence, the sentence can be translated to an inequality thus :

Hence, the inequality expression which models the sentence given is n - 2 > 8

Learn more : link

x - 2 > 8

Step-by-step explanation:

We are given the following word sentence and we are to translate it into a mathematical inequality:

'2 less than a number is more than 8'

Breaking down this word sentence into smaller parts to make it easier to translate.

1. 2 less than ---> - 2

2. a number ---> x (or it can be any other number)

3. is more than 8 ---> > 8

Combining all these to get:

x - 2 > 8