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OpenStudy (cutegirl1000):
Which numbers are solutions to the inequality x < −7, using the replacement set {−15, −10.5, −7.2, −7, 0}?
Choose all answers that are correct.
A.
–7
B.
−7.2
C.
−10.5
D.
−15
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OpenStudy (cutegirl1000):
all except for a is what I think
9 years ago
OpenStudy (cutegirl1000):
so B, C, & D
9 years ago
OpenStudy (cutegirl1000):
@Zeronknight
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OpenStudy (.mehek.):
You are correct :)
9 years ago
OpenStudy (cutegirl1000):
Thanks:) can you help me with three more?
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OpenStudy (.mehek.):
Sure
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OpenStudy (cutegirl1000):
can u help? I am confused
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OpenStudy (.mehek.):
There's an open circle so it's either > or <
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OpenStudy (cutegirl1000):
is it <?
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OpenStudy (cutegirl1000):
actually I think the answer is B
9 years ago
OpenStudy (.mehek.):
< is correct
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OpenStudy (cutegirl1000):
so the answer is D?
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OpenStudy (cutegirl1000):
Thanks... can you help me with just 2 more?
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OpenStudy (.mehek.):
Yes
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OpenStudy (cutegirl1000):
I think it is B
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OpenStudy (.mehek.):
Multiply by -5
15 * -5 = ?
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OpenStudy (cutegirl1000):
-75
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OpenStudy (.mehek.):
Close, when you multiply or divide by a negative, the sign flips
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OpenStudy (cutegirl1000):
what do you mean?
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OpenStudy (cutegirl1000):
Oh I know that
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OpenStudy (cutegirl1000):
but what did I do wrong?
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OpenStudy (.mehek.):
instead of ≥ , the sign flips to ≤
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OpenStudy (cutegirl1000):
Oh wait.... then it should be A
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OpenStudy (.mehek.):
Yes
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OpenStudy (cutegirl1000):
thanks... just one more & I will also fan you
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OpenStudy (.mehek.):
Ok :)
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OpenStudy (cutegirl1000):
here is a screen shot of it:)
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OpenStudy (.mehek.):
for #1
add -2 + 8 = ?
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OpenStudy (cutegirl1000):
+6
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OpenStudy (.mehek.):
and then 6 * -2 = ?
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OpenStudy (cutegirl1000):
-12
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OpenStudy (.mehek.):
so x ≥ -12
it can be either B or C
which one do you think?
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OpenStudy (cutegirl1000):
I think it is C.
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OpenStudy (.mehek.):
No :/
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OpenStudy (cutegirl1000):
why not? :(
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OpenStudy (.mehek.):
Notice that it's greater than -12? so -11 and on is greater
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OpenStudy (cutegirl1000):
oh... x is more than or = to -12 oops
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OpenStudy (cutegirl1000):
i thought x was less than or = to -12
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OpenStudy (cutegirl1000):
so it is B
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OpenStudy (.mehek.):
so if #1 is B
then #4 is C because that's one of those sign that's less/greater than or equal to
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OpenStudy (cutegirl1000):
oh ok
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OpenStudy (.mehek.):
now #2
-11 + 8 = ?
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OpenStudy (cutegirl1000):
-3
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OpenStudy (.mehek.):
4 * -3 = ?
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OpenStudy (cutegirl1000):
-12
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OpenStudy (.mehek.):
so
x > -12
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OpenStudy (cutegirl1000):
so A
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OpenStudy (cutegirl1000):
which would make #3 D
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OpenStudy (.mehek.):
Yep
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OpenStudy (cutegirl1000):
thanks soooo much I got 100%!!!! :D
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OpenStudy (.mehek.):
:D
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OpenStudy (cutegirl1000):
I wrote it
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OpenStudy (cutegirl1000):
now I just have to get through 6 more math tests!!!
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