Question

The length of the base of a triangle, x - 8, is less than the height of the triangle, 12. Write an inequality to represent the problem. Use x for the variable.






A.

x - 8 > 12





B.

x - 8 < 12





C.

x < 12 - 8

Answer 1

8-x (base of triangle) < (is less than) 12 (height of triangle)

Answer 2

x - 8 > 12