Which of the numbers 11, 12, and 13 is a solution of 24 - x <12?

Question

Solve Inequalities Practice

Answer 1

To determine which of the numbers is a solution of the inequality 24 - x < 12, we can plug in each number and see which one satisfies the inequality.

For x = 11:
24 - 11 < 12
13 < 12
This is a false statement, so 11 is not a solution.

For x = 12:
24 - 12 < 12
12 < 12
This is a false statement, so 12 is not a solution.

For x = 13:
24 - 13 < 12
11 < 12
This is a true statement, so 13 is a solution.

Therefore, the number 13 is the solution to the inequality 24 - x < 12.