Question

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What is the solution to this inequality?

6.9 < x − 3 1/2

Responses

x < 3.4


x > 3.4


x > 10.4


x < 10.4

Answer 1

Answer: x>10.4

Step-by-step explanation: i took the test

Answer 2

x > 10.4

Explanation:

The inequality is

6.9 < x − 3 1/2

Convert 3 1/2 to decimal:

1/2 is 0.5, 3 1/2 = 3 + 0.5 = 3.5

So the inequality becomes;
6.9 < x - 3.5

Add 3.5 to both sides of the inequality:
6.9 + 3.5 = x - 3.5 + 3.5

10.4 < x

Which can be rewritten as x > 10.4