Question

What number is a solution to the inequality?

m > 13/3

A) 2
B) 5
C) 3
D) -9

Answer 1

B) m = 5

Explanation:

`A)\ m=2=(2\cdot3)/(3)=(6)/(3)<(13)/(3)\qquad\bold{NOT}\\\\B)\ m=5=(5\cdot3)/(3)=(15)/(3)>(13)/(3)\qquad\bold{YES}\\\\C)\ m=3=(3\cdot3)/(3)=(9)/(3)<(13)/(3)\qquad\bold{NOT}\\\\D)\ m=-9<(13)/(3)\qquad\bold{NOT}`