Tell whether x = 6 is a solution of x - 1<7.

yes

no

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Ellis Shepard

Mathematics

20 November, 11:43

Tell whether x = 6 is a solution of x - 1<7.

yes

no

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Answers (2)

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Nikhil · Answer 1

yes

Step-by-step explanation:

1. Plug 6 in for x

6 - 1 < 7

2. Simplify

5 < 7

3. Since it is true that five is less than seven, the answer is yes.

Barbara · Answer 2

x=6 is a solution

Step-by-step explanation:

x - 1<7

Add 1 to each side to isolate x

x - 1+1<7+1

x < 8

Substitute x = 6 into the inequality and see if it is true

6 <8

This is true so x=6 is a solution

Tell whether x = 6 is a solution of x - 1<7.yesno

Tell whether x = 6 is a solution of x - 1<7.

yes

no