Solve and graph 3 < x - 5

Solve for x and graph the solution on the number line below.
3 < x − 5

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3 < x - 5
8 < x  {added 5 to each side}
x > 8  {flipped around to have the variable first}

To graph:
- put an open circle (not filled in) on 8
- draw a line and arrow to the right
- the line indicates x could be any number greater than 8

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