Question

Which of the following numbers is NOT a solution of

the inequality:
6x + 11 > 7x - 2?
Explain how you know this answer does not work!
15
12
09
-3
Explain your thinking.

Answer 1

15

Explanation:

6x+11 > 7x-2

2+11 >7x-6x

13>x

15 is more than 13 which does not satisfy the inequality.

X has to be less than 13 and cannot even equal 13 as that is not the sign