Question

Fill in the blank in the expression with the proper number.

(6 – ______) < (2 + 3)

Answer 1

(6 − 2) < (2 + 3)

Explanation:

2 + 3 = 5

Now the inequality becomes: (6 − ____) < 5

Simplify the left-hand side: 6 − ____ < 5

Subtract 6 from both sides: − ____ < − 1

Multiply through by −1, reversing the inequality: ____ > 1

The blank must be any number greater than 1. For example, 2 is a valid solution.

Thus, one possible completed expression is: (6 − 2) < (2 + 3)