Question

Which situation can be represented by the inequality x-56

Answer 1

Complete Question:

Which situation can be represented by the inequality x > 56

A. Phil's saving account balance is $56

B. Junichi's garden is wider than 56 ft.

C. Suzanna hiked for less than 56 min.

D. It was colder than 56ºF this morning.

Answer:

Option B

Explanation:

Given

`x > 56`

Required

Represent using a real life situation

`x > 56` implies that the value of x is greater than 56

Examining the options one after the other

a: Account balance is $56

This option shows equality

i.e.

`x = 56`

b: Garden is wider than 56 ft.

Being wider than 56 means being greater 56;

This option shows greater than

So:

`x > 56`

c. Hiked for less than 56 min.

It is evident that this option shows less than

i.e.

`x < 56`

d. Colder than 56ºF this morning.

Being colder means the temperature is less than 56

i.e.

`x < 56`

So: from the list of given options

Only option B answers the question