Question

For each value of w, determine whether it is a solution to 4w+9>-19.
Is it a solution?

Answer 1

1. Yes

2. Yes

3. No

4. No

Explanation:

4(-2) +9>-19 Multiply 4 and -2

-8+9>-19 Add -8 and 9

1 > -19 1 is greater than -19

4(5) +9>-19

20+9>-19

29>-19 29 is greater than -19

4(-10) +9>-19

-40+8>-19

-32>-19 -32 is not greater than -19

4(-7) +9>-19

-28+9>-19

-19>-19 -19 is not greater than -19