Question

Write whether each statement is true of false. Explain your reasoning.

a) 6 - p has a value less than 5, when p = 1.5.

b) The product of 30 and 420 is 600 less than 12,000.

c) the sum of 16.3 and 11.9 is less than 27

Answer 1

6 - p....p = 1.5
6 - 1.5 = 4.5
TRUE...because when u sub in 1.5 for p, the difference is 4.5, which is less then 5.

(30)(420) = 12000 - 600
12600 = 11400...incorrect
FALSE...because the product of 30 and 420 does not equal 600 less then 12000

16.3 + 11.9 < 27
28.2 < 27..incorrect
FALSE...because the sum of 16.3 and 11.9 is greater then 27