the absolute value of a certain integer is greater than 3 and less than 6. which of the following could not be 2 less than the integer?
A)-7
B)-6
C) 2
D) 3
E) 4
I would think that the number would have to be positive, so either letter a or letter b would be right...?
i have learning algebraic expression and i have a few questions about specific problems
The solution to your first statement is
±4 and ±5.
Now take 2 less than each of those answers and see which one fits.
wow this is from before i was born
To solve this problem, we need to consider the given conditions and determine which answer choice could not be 2 less than the integer.
We know that the absolute value of the integer is greater than 3 and less than 6. In other words, the integer must be either -4, -5, 4, or 5.
Let's now evaluate each answer choice and see if it is possible for it to be 2 less than the given integers:
A) -7: If the integer is -4, then -4 - 2 = -6, which is equal to -7. So this is a possible value.
B) -6: If the integer is -5, then -5 - 2 = -7, which is equal to -6. So this is a possible value.
C) 2: This answer choice does not satisfy the given condition that the absolute value of the integer must be greater than 3. So this is the answer.
D) 3: If the integer is 5, then 5 - 2 = 3. So this is a possible value.
E) 4: If the integer is -5, then -5 - 2 = -7, not equal to 4. So this is not a possible value.
Therefore, the answer is C) 2, as it is the only option that cannot be 2 less than any of the given integers.