If 8 = x + y and y 0, then x is ___ 8. Choose the relationship symbol that makes the statement true.

Question

If 8 = x + y and y > 0, then x is ___ 8.

Choose the relationship symbol that makes the statement true.
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mxddi3 · Answer

if y is more than zero that means that x can't be equal to 8 because then it wouldn't make sense.

if y is more than 0 (1,2,3,4,5,6,7) then is x going to be MORE than 8 or LESS than 8?

what do you think?

swinn · Answer

>8 ?

mxddi3 · Answer

so if X is GREATER THAN 8, but y is greater than 0, how would this make sense?

that's like saying x=9 and y=2. 
9+2 is not equal to 8

swinn · Answer

oh ok so it would be <8 so my answer is x<8 right?

mxddi3 · Answer

yeah. 
@Hoodmemes u agree or no?

Hoodmemes · Answer

I mean im just observing here.

swinn · Answer

ok, thanks for the help @mxddi3