Answer:
x > 4.5
Step-by-step explanation:
Twice a number x = 2 * x
must exceed 5 by at least 4 = 2 * x > 5 by at least 4 = 2* x > 5 + 4
Twice a number x (2*x) must exceed 5 (>5) by at least 4 (+4)
2* x > 5 + 4
2x > 9
divide both sides by 2 to isolate x
x > 4.5