Algebra practice question

Answer: A. x + 3 > x + 5

x + 3 > x + 5 simplifies to 3 > 5, which is false for every x.

Why the other answers are wrong

B. 2x > x

2x > x holds for every positive x.

C. x < 5

Any number less than 5 works.

D. 3x ≥ 3x

3x ≥ 3x is true for every x.

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