Question

Which of the following is a number that, when added to 5 , gives a result less than 13

Answer 1

The number that is given in the statement of this question is x<8.

Algebraic Expression

Algebraic expression is a mathematical sentence involving several numbers and letters. These letters are called variables or unknowns, and can be part of equations.

To solve this expression, we will set up the equation as follows, according to the statement.

• *a number: x
• *added to 5: +5
• *result less than 13: < 13

x + 5 < 13

x < 13 - 5

x < 8

Therefore, the unknown number in this equation will be x < 8.