Verified Answer :

  1. Let x equal the number

    Two less than a number is

    x - 2

    Is more than 15 is

    > 15

    Put them together for

    x-2 > 15

    Now solve

    x-2 > 15
    x > 17

    10. Let x equal a number

    Seven more than a number is

    x+ 7

    Is less than or equal to 27 is

    <= 27

    Put them together for

    x + 7 <= 27

    Now solve

    x+ 7 <= 27
    x <= 20