Big Ideas Math - Algebra 1, A Common Core Curriculum

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ISBN 10: 978-1-60840-838-2
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Chapter 2 - Solving Linear Inequalities - 2.1 - Writing and Graphing Inequalities - Exercises - Page 58: 16

Answer

not a solution

Work Step by Step

The given value into the inequality. If the resullting statement is true, then the given value is a solution. $\begin{align*} 5-x&\stackrel{?}{<}8\\ 5+(-3)&\stackrel{?}{<}8\\ 5+3&\stackrel{?}{<}8\\ 8&\not<8 \end{align*}$ Thus, the given value is NOT a solution.
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