Question

Determine whether each number is a solution:
2(m+1)<-6; -6,-4,-2

Answer 1

- 6 is a solution

Explanation:

Solve the inequality

2(m + 1) < - 6 ( divide both sides by 2 )

m + 1 < - 3 ( subtract 1 from both sides )

m < - 4

From the given values - 6, - 4, - 2

- 6 is the only value less than - 4 and is a solution

Answer 2

-6

Explanation:

if you set m to -6, you get -10 which is less than -6

if you set m to -4, you get -6 which is equal to -6

if you set m to -2, you get -2 which is greater than -6