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An inequality is shown below. x + 3.5 < 20 What is the greatest value of x from the set {12.5, 14.5, 16.5, 18.5} that makes the inequality true? A) 12.5 B) 14.5 C) 16.5 D) 18.5 NEED HELP PLEASE NOW

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Answer: B

Work:
x + 3.5 < 20
- 3.5 - 3.5
x < 16.5
*x has to be less than 16.5 not equal to*
User Dan MacBean
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The correct answer will be B
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