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Which numbers belong to the solution set of the inequality?

6x < 48
A. 1,3,5,8
B. 2,4,5,7
C. 7,9,13,16
D. 9, 12, 14, 20

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B. 2,4,5,7

6 x 2 = 12
6 x 4 = 24
6 x 5 = 30
6 x 7 = 42
User Cabad
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Answer:

B. 2, 4, 5, 7

Explanation:

6x<48

Divide by 6 on both sides:

x < 8 (excluding 8)

You can test values greater than 8, and if it yields false, then try different numbers.

Hope this helps!

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