Question

Determine whether the given value of the variable is a solution to the inequality.

x+7<15 when x=9

Answer 1

The solution is false.

Explanation:

In order to get the solution for the first part(x+7), you would substitute the x with the given value(9). So (9)+7=16. Now it would be 16<15. This statement is false because 16 is not smaller than 15. 16 is greater than 15. 16>15

Answer 2

No

Explanation:

9+7 : 16

16<15

It is not