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What this question is testing
Objective: Solve inequalities
Prompt focus: Which value of x makes the inequality 2x minus 1 greater than 9 true?
Why the correct answer works
x equals 6
Correct. Solving gives x greater than 5, and 6 is greater than 5, so it satisfies the inequality.
Why the tempting wrong answer fails
The tempting wrong answer usually loses because it skips the key condition, priority, or evidence in the prompt.
Plain-language takeaway
To solve an inequality, isolate the variable as with an equation, then test which value satisfies the condition.
Simple analogy
Think of solve inequalities like following a short checklist: identify the clue, confirm the rule, and then make the move that fits this exact scenario.
How to review it before a retake
- Underline the command word and name what the question is asking before rereading the choices.
- Compare the correct answer against the closest distractor and write the exact detail that separates them.
- Retest this objective with a fresh question without looking at the rationale first.