Question

The inequality x < 9 or x ≥ 14 can be used to represent the hourly wage, x, of each employee at a store. Which are possible values for x? Check all that apply.

$8
$9
$11
$13
$14
$15

Answer 1

8, 14 and 15.

Explanation:

if theirs not a 15 for you than just 8 and 14

Answer 2

x < 9 means that you have to include the values less than 9 (not the 9): 8, 7, 6, 5, ...

x ≥ 14 means that you have to include the values greater or equal to 14: 14, 15, 16, ...

Then, from the list the valid numbers to check are: $8, $14 and $15.