Question

Determine which answers are solutions of the inequality 2x + 1 > 5

A : x = 7

B : x = - 3

C : x = 0

D : x = 2

E: x = 3

F : x = - 1

Answer 1

A and E

Explanation:

2x + 1 > 5

So, subtract the 1 from both sides,

2x > 4

x > 2

So anything greater than 2...

7 and 3 are greater than 2.

A and E.