8
Answer: BSet 5: Linear Inequalities (Beginner)
Explanation
PROBLEM
Solve: 3x - 6 > 15. What is the smallest integer solution?
Solve: 3x - 6 > 15. What is the smallest integer solution?
A.
15
B.✓ Correct
8
C.
7
D.
6
Detailed Explanation
Choice B is the best answer. 3x > 21, x > 7, smallest is 8
Why others are wrong:
A: 15 is incorrect because it does not satisfy the equation.
C: 7 is incorrect because it does not satisfy the equation.
D: 6 is incorrect because it does not satisfy the equation.