Question

Determining Whether an Integer Satisfies an Inequality

Jan 11, 8:06:58 PM
Which of the following values are solutions to the inequality 1 < 4x - 3?
I. 9
II.4.
III. 1
None
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II only
I only
III only
I and III
I and II
II and III
(I, II and III

Answer 1

I and II

Explanation:

Add 3 and divide by 4 to simplify the inequality.

4 < 4x

1 < x

The value x=1 does NOT satisfy this inequality. However, it tells you that any value of x that is more than 1 will satisfy. Both 4 and 9 are more than 1.

Answer choices I and II are appropriate.