Ken wrote down a number, x.

x >
and x < |–0.6|

Which number is a possible value of x ?

A.
–0.9
B.
0.65
C. -1/5
D. 3/4

1 answer

To solve the inequality \( x > \) and \( x < |–0.6| \), we first simplify the right side of the inequality.

The absolute value of \( -0.6 \) is:

\[ |–0.6| = 0.6 \]

So the inequalities can be rewritten as:

\[ x > \text{(unknown value)} \quad \text{and} \quad x < 0.6 \]

However, you have not provided the left-hand side of the inequality (the \( x > \) part). Without that value, we can't determine a specific range for \( x \).

Assuming the left side (let's say it's \( x > -1 \) just for the sake of reasoning):

Thus, under the hypothetical assumption \( x > -1 \) and \( x < 0.6 \), we will evaluate the options:

A. \( -0.9 \): This is greater than \( -1 \) and less than \( 0.6 \). This could be a possible value.

B. \( 0.65 \): This is not less than \( 0.6 \), so it cannot be a possible value.

C. \( -1/5 \): This is greater than \( -1 \) and less than \( 0.6 \). This could also be a possible value.

D. \( 3/4 \): This is not less than \( 0.6 \), so it cannot be a possible value.

So if we stick by our assumption, both A (-0.9) and C (-1/5) could be acceptable values for \( x \).

However, without the actual left side of the inequality, the exact set of possible values for \( x \) cannot be definitively stated.

If you provide the value for \( x > \), I can give you a specific answer on which choices are applicable for \( x \).