8 more than twice a number is less than 6 more than the number. This is an algebraic expression, let's take it in pieces... The phrase a number means an arbitrary variable, let's call it x. 8 more than twice a number: Twice a number means multiply x by 2: 2x Then add 8: 2x + 8 6 more than the number, means we add 6 to x x + 6 The phrase is less than means an inequality, where we set 2x + 8 less than x + 6 2x + 8 < x + 6
