Error Analysis A math test asks the students to solve the inequality X-2511, and then graph the solutions. Mason said the solutions are x s9 and graphed the solutions as shown below. Solve the
inequality and graph the solutions. What error might Mason have made?
What are the solutions?
X

x < 18

Step-by-step explanation:

x - 2 < 16

We eliminate 2 to isolate the variable, x by adding 2 to both sides. -2 + 2 = 0.

x < 18

We can test this because 17 is less than 18. Pretend x = 17

17 < 18✅

Mason subtracted 2, instead of adding 2.

In order to graph this, put an open circle at 18, and the arrow should point to the left.

since we know that the two functions are equal, f (x) = g

(x), therefore when we equate the two equations the result should be similar to

3x = x – 4:

a. f(x) = 3x, g(x) = x – 4

equating the two functions:

3x = x – 4             (correct)

so we now got our answer (a)