SOLUTION: Which number ia a solution of the inequality? 3x-15>3 a. -9/11 b. 5 c. 6/11 d. 6

Question 322637: Which number ia a solution of the inequality?
3x-15>3
a. -9/11
b. 5
c. 6/11
d. 6
Found 3 solutions by stanbon, jessica43, sreenu:
Answer by stanbon(75887)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Which number ia a solution of the inequality?
Solve: 3x-15>3
3x > 18
x > 6
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Ans: None of the following is greater than 6
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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a. -9/11
b. 5
c. 6/11
d. 6

Answer by jessica43(140)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
None of these are a solution to the inequality. To check this, change the > to = and solve for x.
3x-15=3
3x=18
x=6
So you know when x=6 then the equation equals 3. This means that for 3x-15>3, then x>6. None of the provided answers are greater than 6.
Answer by sreenu(3)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Ans : d.
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