Precalculus (6th Edition)

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Chapter 1 - Equations and Inequalities - Chapter 1 Test Prep - Review Exercises - Page 176: 7

Answer

$\color{blue}{\bf\text{A, B }}$

Work Step by Step

Remember, we are asked to find the $\bf{incorrect}$ options. If $x$ is the number of pennies in a jar, which are physical objects, then $\bf{x}$ is a $\bf\text{whole number}$, because you can't cut a coin in pieces or have a negative number of physical objects. So, we can solve each equation and see if the solution meets our criteria: Consider $\bf\text{option A}$ : $5x+3=11$ $5x=8$ $x=\dfrac{8}{5}$ We can't have a fraction of a coin so $\bf\text{option A is incorrect}$ Consider $\bf\text{option B}$ : $12x+6=-4$ $12x=-10$ $x=-5/6$ We can't have a fraction of a coin so $\bf\text{option B is incorrect}$ Consider $\bf\text{option C}$ : $100x=50(x+3)$ $100x=50x+150$ $50x=150$ $x=3$ Since $3$ is a valid number of pennies $\bf\text{option C is correct}$ Consider $\bf\text{option D}$ : $6(x+4)=x+24$ $6x+24=x+24$ $5x=0$ $x=0$ Since $0$ is a valid number of pennies in an empty jar, $\bf\text{option D is correct}$ Therefore, the $\bf\text{incorrect}$ options are $\color{blue}{\bf\text{A & B}}$
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