Solve the Inequality for x 17<9+x

$17 < 9 + x$

Step 1

Rewrite so $x$ is on the left side of the inequality.

$9 + x > 17$

Step 2

Move all terms not containing $x$ to the right side of the inequality.

Subtract $9$ from both sides of the inequality.

$x > 17 - 9$

Subtract $9$ from $17$ .

$x > 8$

Step 3

The result can be shown in multiple forms.

Inequality Form:

$x > 8$

Interval Notation:

$(8, \infty)$