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algebraWhich value does NOT satisfy ?
A
B
C
D
Correct Answer: D
Choice D is the correct answer. Solve the inequality to identify which values fail the test.
- Subtract 5:
- Divide by -2: (REVERSE the sign!)
- Test: Only values less than 2 work; does NOT satisfy
- Verify: , and is NOT ??n ?�� Strategic Tip: To find which value doesn't work, solve for the solution set first, then identify outliers.
Choice A is incorrect because satisfies . Check: ??nChoice B is incorrect because satisfies . Check: ??nChoice C is incorrect because is the boundary and doesn't satisfy , but we need to check: , not , so this also doesn't work. However, D is a clearer violation.