Question

Which inequality best models the situation if variable d is the distance in kilometers?

Matt wants to run more than 12.25 kilometers each weekend. Show the possible distances he may run.



A.


d < 12.25 and d may be a negative number.


B.


d <12.25 and d must be a positive number.


C.


d > 12.25 and d may be a negative number.


D.


d > 12.25 and d must be a positive number.

Answer 1

I think A not sure tho

Answer 2

More than, so we use the greater than sign, not the less than sign.

Answer 3

Can you run a negative amount of miles?

Answer 4

no

Answer 5

so not A and C

Answer 6

Yep

Answer 7

> this sign means that the number on the left is greater than the number on the right

< this sign means that the number on the left is less than the number on the right.

Answer 8

ya

Answer 9

"Matt wants to run more than 12.25 kilometers"

So do we use d < 12.25 or d > 12.25?

Answer 10

d > 12.25

Answer 11

You got it, so what should our answer be?

Answer 12

D

Answer 13

right D

Answer 14

Yep, you got it.

Answer 15

thanks for the help