Question

For which values of x is the inequality 2(1 + x) > x + 8 true?

A) 3 & 2
B) 4 & 3
C) 6 & 5
D) 7 & 8

Answer 1

The answer is C. If you substitute x for 6 and , the equation looks like this:
2(1+6)>5+8
Solve.
2(7)>13
14>13

Since 14 is greater than 13, the values make the statement true

Answer 2

The correct answer is D 7&8 would be the answer!

(I took the test and C was wrong hope I helped!)