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Algebra practice question

Which of the following values of x does NOT satisfy x + 4 ≤ 9?

  1. A. 6Correct
  2. B. 5
  3. C. 0
  4. D. −4

Answer: A. 6

6 + 4 = 10, which is greater than 9.

Why the other answers are wrong

B. 5
5 + 4 = 9, which satisfies the inequality.
C. 0
0 + 4 = 4.
D. −4
−4 + 4 = 0.

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