Answer:
C. [tex]-x-6>-3.5[/tex]
Step-by-step explanation:
One is asked to find which inequality has ([tex]x=-3[/tex]) in its solution set. Remember that an inequality is another way to represent a set of solutions. In essence, it states that all numbers less than; less than or equal to; greater than; or greater than or equal to, are a part of the solution. One simplifies an inequality in a similar manner to how one simplifies an equation, by using inverse operations and simplification. Just note that when multiplying or dividing the inequality by a negative number, one has to flip the inequality sign to ensure the expression remains true.
Simplify each of the inequalities, then evaluate to see which one has ([tex]x=-3[/tex]) as a part of its solution set.
A. [tex]-x -6<-3.5[/tex]
[tex]-x<2.5[/tex]
[tex]x>-2.5[/tex]
B. [tex]-x-6>3.5[/tex]
[tex]-x>9.5[/tex]
[tex]x<-9.5[/tex]
C. [tex]-x-6>-3.5[/tex]
[tex]-x>2.5[/tex]
[tex]x<-2.5[/tex]
D. [tex]x-6>-3.5[/tex]
[tex]x>2.5[/tex]
As can be seen, option (C [tex]-x-6>-3.5[/tex]) is the only one that fits this requirement. Since option (C) simplifies down to ([tex]x<-2.5[/tex]) or in words, (x) is less than (-2.5). This option is the only one that fits the solution since (-3) is less than (-2.5).
