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3x + 2 3 y - 15 < 0 The point (x, 9) is a solution for the inequality shown. What is a possible value for x?

User Gopi
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Answer:

The answer is 2

Explanation:


User MrSolarius
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Answer:

x is any number less than -64; i.e. -66

Explanation:

Inequality

3x + 23y - 15 < 0

where point (x,9) satisfies this

Substitute 9 for y

3x + 23(9) - 15 < 0

3x + 207 - 15 < 0

3x + 192 < 0 Take away 192 from both sides

3x < -192 Divide both sides by 3 to isolate x

x < -64


Check:

3(-64) + 23(9) -15 < 0

-192 + 207 - 15 < 0

-192 + 192 < 0

Therefore x must be less that -64 to satisfy the point (x, 9) in this inequality.

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