Question

Circle the expression that has the smallest value when x = 4

5 – x 1/2 x x + 1 x - 4

Answer 1

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Answer:

(d) x-4

Explanation:

If we assume your answer choices are ...

(a) 5 -x = 5 -4 = 1

(b) 1/2x = 1/2(4) = 2

(c) x +1 = 4 +1 = 5

(d) x -4 = 4 -4 = 0

Then the last choice (d) x -4 has the smallest value at x=4.