Question

which is not a solution of 3x-5<17?

-4
5
7
12

Answer 1

Step-by-step explanation:

Substitute -4, 5, 7, 12 into the inequality then solve:

$3( - 4) - 5 < 17$

$- 17 < 17$

Is a solution.

$3( 5) - 5 < 17$

$10 < 17$

Is a solution.

$3(7) - 5 < 17$

$16 < 17$

Is a solution.

$3( 12) - 5 < 17$

$31 < 17$

Is not a solution.

12 is not a solution.