Which of the following is NOT a solution to the inequality below? 4x + 9 > 63? A. 13 B 14 C 15 D. 16

Nishani asked May 22, 2023

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Nishani asked May 22, 2023

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The given inequality is

First, we subtract 9 from each side

$\begin{gathered} 4x+9-9>63-9 \\ 4x>54 \end{gathered}$

Then, we divide the inequality by 4

$\begin{gathered} (4x)/(4)>(54)/(4) \\ x>13.5 \end{gathered}$

So, 13 is not a solution because is less than 13.56.

Brothir answered May 26, 2023

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