SOLUTION: if y = 2x +3 and x < 2 which of the following represents all the possible values for y ? a) y < 7 b) y > 7 c) y < 5 d) y > 5 e) 5 < y < 7

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Question 250506: if y = 2x +3 and x < 2 which of the following represents all the possible values for y ?
a) y < 7 b) y > 7 c) y < 5 d) y > 5 e) 5 < y < 7
Answer by Edwin McCravy(20055)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
if y = 2x + 3 and x < 2 which of the following represents all the possible values for y ?
a) y < 7 b) y > 7 c) y < 5 d) y > 5 e) 5 < y < 7

Solve  for x



Swap sides



Add -3 to both sides



Divide both sides by 2



Substitute  for x in





Clear of fractions by multiplying both sides by 2



Add 3 to both sides:



Correct answer is (A)

Edwin
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