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Set 15: Linear Inequalities (Advanced)

Explanation

Answer: A

Which inequality is equivalent to 0.2x+0.5>1.32x + 0.5 > 1.3?

A.

x>4x > 4

✓ Correct
B.

x<4x < 4

C.

x>0.4x > 0.4

D.

x<0.4x < 0.4

Detailed Explanation

Choice A is correct. Choice A is the correct answer. Solve the decimal inequality. 1. Subtract 0.5: 0.2x>1.30.50.2x > 1.3 - 0.5, giving 0.2x>0.80.2x > 0.8 2. Divide by 0.2: x>0.80.2x > \frac{0.8}{0.2} 3. Simplify: x>4x > 4 Strategic Tip: You can also multiply by 10 first: 2x+5>132x>8x>42x + 5 > 13 \rightarrow 2 x > 8 \rightarrow x > 4. Choice B is incorrect because it reverses the inequality direction. Choice C is incorrect because it incorrectly divides 0.8 by 2 instead of 0.2, or makes a decimal place error. Choice D is incorrect because it combines wrong value and wrong direction.

Key Steps:

The correct answer is x>4x > 4

Why others are wrong:
B: Choice B is incorrect and may result from a calculation error.
C: Choice C is incorrect and may result from a calculation error.
D: Choice D is incorrect and may result from a calculation error.

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