Question

(2ND TIME POSTING THIS)

Is the given value a solution of the inequality?
z + 2 > - 4; z = -8

Answer 1

z = -8 is not a solution to the given inequality.

Explanation:

Step 1: write the inequality

z + 2 > -4

Step 2: substitute z with the given value

-8 + 2 > -4

Step 3: evaluate the left side

-6 > -4

Step 4: is the last inequality above true or false?

Since -6 is less than -4, -6 > -4 is false.

Answer: z = -8 is not a solution to the given inequality.