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7 x is a whole number.

x≥ 0.5
Write down the smallest possible value of x. Pls I have a test tmrw

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x should equal 4/7

It’s over 0.5 but not by much and will lead to a whole number

User Jamie Howarth
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Answer:

x = 4/7

Explanation:

Since 7(0.5) = 3.5 is not a whole number, the smallest possible value of x that makes 7x a whole number would be x=4/7 because 7(4/7)=4.

User Robjez
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