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5. 2x > 7 a. -9 b. 0 c. 4 d. 9

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The correct answer is: c.
\(4\) is greater than \((7)/(2)\), so it satisfies the inequality.

Solution:

To solve the inequality
\(2x > 7\), follow these steps:

1. Divide by 2 (both sides):


\[(2x)/(2) > (7)/(2)\] \[x > (7)/(2)\]

Now, the inequality is
\(x > (7)/(2)\). Let's compare this with the answer choices:

a. -9:
\(-9\) is not greater than
\((7)/(2)\), so it does not satisfy the inequality.

b. 0:
\(0\) is not greater than
\((7)/(2)\) , so it does not satisfy the inequality.

c. 4:
\(4\) is greater than
\((7)/(2)\), so it satisfies the inequality.

d. 9:
\(9\) is greater than
\((7)/(2)\), so it satisfies the inequality.

Therefore, the correct answer is: c. 4

The probable question can be: 5. Solve the inequality for
x: \(2x > 7\). Which of the following values is a solution to the inequality?

a. -9

b. 0

c. 4

d. 9

User Ryan Brackett
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