Question

Tell whether the given value is a solution of the inequality. (yes or no)

-2 ≤ k/3; k = -9

Answer 1

Answer: No, it is not a solution

Work Shown:

-2 ≤ k/3

-2 ≤ -9/3

-2 ≤ -3

The last inequality is false because -3 should be smaller than -2 (not the other way around). Use a number line to help see this.

Since the last inequality is false, the original inequality must also be false for that particular k value. Therefore, k = -9 is not a solution.