Algebra practice question

Answer: 7

2x > 12 gives x > 6, so the smallest whole number is 7.

Common wrong answers

If you answered 1

1 gives −5.

If you answered 6

6 gives 2(6) − 7 = 5, which is not greater than 5.

If you answered 12

12 is 2x at the boundary.

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