Question

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Which of the following conditions would make x + a < x a true statement? A. x equals a B. a is negative C. x is negative D. a is less than x

Answer 1

B, a is negative. Remember that x + (-a) = x - a.

Answer 2

thanx you helped aot

Answer 3

@Sonyalee77, do you know how to solve these problems in the future?

Answer 4

no

Answer 5

You should take the original inequality x + a < x and plug in the conditions. A, B C, and D. Then you can determine whether or not the inquality is true.

For example, A is x = a

Well, if x = a then, x + a = x + x

x + x is NOT less than x, so A cannot be true

Answer 6

thanx for explaining the problem to me

Answer 7

Can you show me whether or not D is the answer?