Question

the sum of three consecutive numbers is greater than 40. The inequality tht represents this is x+x +1+×+2>40. which values of x hold true for the inequality?the choices are 8 10 12 13 9 15 7

Answer 1

Answers:

13

15

Explanation:

The initial inequality is:

x + x + 1 + x + 2 > 40

Adding the like terms, we get:

3x + 3 > 40

Subtract 3 from both sides:

3x + 3 - 3 > 40 - 3

3x > 37

Finally, divide both sides by 3:

3x/3 > 37/3

x > 12.33

Therefore, the numbers that are greater than 12.3 satisfy the inequality.

So, the answers are 13 and 15 because they are greater than 12.3