Question

The algebraic form of the statement '4y subtracted from 8 is greater than 4' is:

• A. $8-4y>4$
• B. $4y-8>4$
• C. $8-4y<4$
• D. $4y-8<4$

Answer 1

The correct option is A

$8-4y>4$

‘4y subtracted from 8’ is written as 8-4y and the symbol used to represent ‘greater than’ is $>$. Therefore the given statement, which is, 4y subtracted from 8 is greater than 4, is written as $8-4y>4$.