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Tell whether the given value is a solution of the inequality.

5h > -15; h = -5

Tell whether the given value is a solution of the inequality. 5h > -15; h = -5-example-1
User Akshay I
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Answer:

No Solution

Explanation:

5h > -15; h = -5

5(-5) > -15

-25 > -15

-25 is not greater than -15

User Vroomfundel
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Hey there!

5h > -15

= 5(-5) > -15

= -25 > -15

Thus, this make this statement FALSE because -25 is NOT bigger than -15

It should be… 5(-5) ≯ -15

(≯ means NOT greater than)

Good luck on your assignment and enjoy your day!

~Amphitrite1040:)

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