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If 2a<6, and 3b > 27, then b - a can equal all of the following EX
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08 Apr 2024, 09:12
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If \(2a<6\), and \(3b > 27\), then \(b - a\) can equal all of the following EXCEPT
A. 6
B. 7
C. 8
D. 9
E. 10
A. 6
B. 7
C. 8
D. 9
E. 10
If 2a<6, and 3b > 27, then b - a can equal all of the following EX
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18 May 2024, 05:44
18 May 2024, 05:44
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First, isolate each variable. 2a < 6 → a < 3. 3b > 27 → b > 9. Now, assume that a = 3 and b = 9. In this case, b − a = 9 − 3 = 6. Since a < 3 and b > 9, the difference between the two must be greater than 6. Thus, 6 is not a possible value for b-a
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