Question

Determine whether the given variable is a solution to an inequality: t < 7 t = 8 *

Solution
Not a Solution

Answer 1

Not a solution

Explanation:

If t equals 8 in the inequality t<7, then the statement is not true. Therefore, it cannot be a solution. The symbol, <, in the inequality stands for "less than." This means if the inequality were is be written in words it would say, t is less than 7. Then, if you substituted 8 for t you could see what the inequality really meant; 8 is less than 7. This is an obviously false statement, so 8 cannot be a solution.