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Which of the following are solutions to the inequality, 16 < 15 x − 12 ? Select all that apply.

Group of answer choices

-26

3.25

1.8

22/17

28/15

1.86

1.87

25/7

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Answer:

25/7, 1.87, 3.25, and 22/7

Explanation:

16 < 15x - 12

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+12. +12

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28 < 15x

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÷15 ÷15

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28/15 < x

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x > 28/15

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this is true for any number greater than 1 and 13/15 = 1.8666......

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