Is 3 a solution of the inequality for b + 4 < 6?

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Opike · Answer 1 · 2022-10-16T21:01:02+0000

Answer:

No.

Explanation:

$b + 4 < 6 \\ b < 6 - 4 \\ b < 2$

Or we can substitute b = 3 in the Inequality.

$3 + 4 < 6 \\ 7 < 6$

From solving the Inequality, 3 is greater than 2. Therefore, 3 is not the solution.

From substitution, 7 < 6 is false. Therefore, 3 is not the solution.