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If a+9a−3 > 2, which of the following could be a value of a?

Select one:
A. 17
B. 16
C. 15
D. 14

User Clarice
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Answer:

Any of these, given the equation

Explanation:

a+9a−3 > 2

Combine like terms

10a−3 > 2

Add 3 to each side

10a−3+3 > 2+3

10a > 5

Divide each side by 10

10a/10 >5/10

a >1/2

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