Question

The value of n from the set {6, 7, 8, 9} that holds true for 4n − 12 < 2n + 2 is .

Answer 1

6

Explanation:

4n - 12 < 2n + 2 is for n=6

4×6 -12 < 2×6 +2

24 - 12 < 12 + 2

12 < 14 correct

for n=7

4×7 - 12 < 2×7 + 2

16 < 16 incorrect

for n=8

4×8 - 12 < 2×8 + 2

20 < 18 incorrect

for n=9

4×9 - 12 < 2×9 + 2

24 < 20 incorrect

so, only for n=6 is the expression true.Step-by-step explanation:

Answer 2

6

Explanation:

4n - 12 < 2n + 2 is for n=6

4×6 -12 < 2×6 +2

24 - 12 < 12 + 2

12 < 14 correct

for n=7

4×7 - 12 < 2×7 + 2

16 < 16 incorrect

for n=8

4×8 - 12 < 2×8 + 2

20 < 18 incorrect

for n=9

4×9 - 12 < 2×9 + 2

24 < 20 incorrect

so, only for n=6 is the expression true.