Eight less than a number is no more than 14 and no less than 5

Mathematics · Middle School · Tue Nov 03 2020

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Let the number be x

Now, 8 less than the number = x - 8

Now, according to question 8 less than a number is no more 14. It can be represented as

x - 8 ≤ 14

And, it is no less than 5

5 ≤ x - 8

So, it can be expressed as

5 ≤ x - 8 ≤ 14