List the integers that satisfy .

Answer and explanation

Correct answer: B. 4, 5, 6, 7

  1. Step 1: Subtract from every part: .
  2. Step 2: Divide every part by : .
  3. Step 3: The integers are .
Answer
4, 5, 6, 7.
Why not the others: 3, 4, 5, 6: This leaves out , which is allowed because . 4, 5, 6, 7, 8: This continues past ; gives , which is over . 3, 4, 5, 6, 7: This includes , but gives , which is not greater than .

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