Which of the following values of x makes the inequality true?

2.6 + 2x > -5.9
Answer choice:
A:-4.47
B:-4.37
C: -4.13
D: -4.43



Answer :

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Answer:

C: -4.13

Step-by-step explanation:

To find out which value of [tex]\sf x[/tex] makes the inequality [tex]\sf 2.6 + 2x > -5.9[/tex] true, we can solve the inequality step by step.

Given inequality:

[tex]\sf 2.6 + 2x > -5.9 [/tex]

Subtract [tex]\sf 2.6[/tex] from both sides:

[tex]\sf 2x > -5.9 - 2.6 [/tex]

[tex]\sf 2x > -8.5 [/tex]

Now, divide both sides by [tex]\sf 2[/tex] to isolate [tex]\sf x[/tex]:

[tex]\sf x > \dfrac{-8.5}{2} [/tex]

[tex]\sf x > -4.25 [/tex]

We are looking for the value of [tex]\sf x[/tex] that is greater than [tex]\sf -4.25[/tex].

Let's compare the answer choices with [tex]\sf -4.25[/tex] to determine which value of [tex]\sf x[/tex] satisfies the inequality.

A: [tex]\sf -4.47[/tex]

[tex]\sf -4.47 > -4.25 [/tex] (False)

B: [tex]\sf -4.37[/tex]

[tex]\sf -4.37 > -4.25 [/tex] (False)

C: [tex]\sf -4.13[/tex]

[tex]\sf -4.13 > -4.25 [/tex] (True)

D: [tex]\sf -4.43[/tex]

[tex]\sf -4.43 > -4.25 [/tex] (False)

Therefore, the correct answer choice is:

C: -4.13