Question

If x is a positive integer,
give possible values of x
for inequality
5 > 2x – 3

Answer 1

9514 1404 393

Answer:

{1, 2, 3}

Explanation:

Here's the solution to the inequality:

5 > 2x -3

8 > 2x . . . . . add 3

4 > x . . . . . . divide by 2

Positive integers less than 4 are ...

{1, 2, 3} . . . possible values of x