Which of the following values are solutions to the inequality 3, is greater than, 8, plus, 5, x, question mark3>8+5x?
I., minus, 1, II., minus, 9, III., 1
I.−1II.−9III.1
Answer
Attempt 1 out of 3
Multiple Choice Answers
NoneNone
I onlyI only
II onlyII only
III onlyIII only
I and III and II
I and IIII and III
II and IIIII and III
I, II and IIII, II and III
To solve the inequality, we need to isolate the variable on one side of the inequality sign.
3 > 8 + 5x
Subtract 8 from both sides:
-5 > 5x
Divide by 5 (remember to flip the inequality sign since we are dividing by a negative number):
-1 > x
So, we have x < -1.
The only value that satisfies this inequality is -9, so the correct answer is II only.