Question

Consider the equation below. 21 − 7 8 푥 = 43 3 4 Without solving, what is one value that is too low to be x? Explain your reasoning.

Answer 1

[AI-generated answer — Bot GPT 3.5]

To find a value that is too low to be x without solving the equation, we can analyze the given equation and look for any restrictions or limitations.

In the equation 21 − 7/8x = 43 3/4, the value of x is being multiplied by -7/8. Therefore, for the left side of the equation to equal the right side, x must be greater than or equal to 0.

If x is negative, the left side of the equation will be a positive value, while the right side will be a larger positive value. Therefore, any negative value of x will result in the left side of the equation being less than the right side.

Hence, any negative value of x would be too low to satisfy the given equation.