Question

Which number from the set {3,5,6,8} makes this inequality true?
3x + 5 – 2x > 11

Answer 1

The great 8>6 there we go

Answer 2

8

Explanation:

3x + 5 – 2x > 11

Combine like terms

x +5 > 11

Subtract 5 from each side

x+5-5 > 11-5

x > 6

The only number in the set that is greater than 6 is 8