Which number is NOT in the solution set of x - 9 > 3?

A) 11

B) 13

C) 15

D) 17

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Mathematics

Wesley Manning

23 April, 08:51

Which number is NOT in the solution set of x - 9 > 3?

A) 11

B) 13

C) 15

D) 17

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Answers (2)

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Aurora Chung · Answer 1

A) 11.

Step-by-step explanation:

x - 9 > 3 Add 9 to both sides:

x > 3 + 9

x > 12.

The only number in the list that is not greater than 12 is 11.

Briana Henson · Answer 2

A

Step-by-step explanation:

Given

x - 9 > 3 (add 9 to both sides)

x > 12

13, 15 and 17 are all greater than 12

However, 11 is less than 12 and is not in the solution set → A

Which number is NOT in the solution set of x - 9 > 3?A) 11B) 13C) 15D) 17

Which number is NOT in the solution set of x - 9 > 3?

A) 11

B) 13

C) 15

D) 17