To solve the inequality \( ax - 5 > 18 \) for \( a \), follow these steps:
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Add 5 to both sides: \[ ax > 23 \]
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Divide both sides by \( x \) (assuming \( x \neq 0 \)): \[ a > \frac{23}{x} \]
Since we're looking for the relationship between \( a \) and \( x \), the simplified form shows that \( a \) must be greater than \( \frac{23}{x} \).
However, comparing this with the responses provided, none of them straightforwardly match our result. If we assume a specific value for \( x \), for instance \( x = 1 \), then \( a > 23 \).
Thus, the most relevant response, considering the inequality suggests that \( a \) is dependent on \( x \), would likely be interpreted as:
a > 23x
This means the correct choice from your options is:
- a > 23x