Consider the inequality 5x<30

Natalia says that any value of x less than 25 makes the inequality true.

Use a specific example to disprove Natalia's statement.

Explain why your example disproves her statement.

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Liberty Hammond

21 September, 14:05

Consider the inequality 5x<30

Natalia says that any value of x less than 25 makes the inequality true.

Use a specific example to disprove Natalia's statement.

Explain why your example disproves her statement.

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Catalina Brandt · Answer 1

If any x value less than 25 makes the inequality true then 5 x 7 should not be greater than 30 therefore saying any value of x less than 25 could be greater or equal to 30.

Consider the inequality 5x<30Natalia says that any value of x less than 25 makes the inequality true.Use a specific example to disprove Natalia's statement.Explain why your example disproves her statement.

Consider the inequality 5x<30

Natalia says that any value of x less than 25 makes the inequality true.

Use a specific example to disprove Natalia's statement.

Explain why your example disproves her statement.