From the set {20, 38, 47}, use substitution to determine which value of x makes the inequality true.

x - 9 > 29

a. 47

b. none of these

c. 38

d. 20

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Mathematics

Chevy

15 April, 10:50

From the set {20, 38, 47}, use substitution to determine which value of x makes the inequality true.

x - 9 > 29

a. 47

b. none of these

c. 38

d. 20

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Kendall Petty · Answer 1

One way is to solve (it's easier)

x-9>29

add 9

x+9-9>29+9

x+0>38

x>38

just pick the numbers bigger than 38 as answer

47 is only number (38>38 is false)

answer is A

From the set {20, 38, 47}, use substitution to determine which value of x makes the inequality true.x - 9 > 29a. 47b. none of thesec. 38d. 20

From the set {20, 38, 47}, use substitution to determine which value of x makes the inequality true.

x - 9 > 29

a. 47

b. none of these

c. 38

d. 20