Question

The inequality 2c−3<9 represents the amount of money a student can spend on c candy bars. Select the values that best complete the sentence. The solution to the inequality is , and it represents that the student can buy a maximum of whole candy bars.

Answer 1

Explanation:

1. 2c-3<9

2. 2c<9+3

3. 2c<12

4. c<6

5. c can be: 5,4,3,2,1,0,-1,-2,-3 and so on(infinite solutions)

6. The solution to the inequality is 5, and it represents that the student can buy a maximum of 5 whole candy bars.