Question

Mr. Shell believes -2 is a solution to the inequality x>−2. On the other hand, Mr. Henderson disagrees with him. Who is correct, Mr. Shell or Mr. Henderson? Please provide an explanation.

Answer 1

Mr. Henderson is correct. -2 is not a solution to the inequality x>-2.

Step-by-step explanation:

Mr. Shell believes -2 is a solution to the inequality x>-2, whereas Mr. Henderson disagrees. To determine who is correct, we need to evaluate the inequality with the given value of -2.

When we substitute -2 for x in the inequality x>-2, we get -2>-2. Simplifying further, we find that -2 is not greater than -2, which means it does not satisfy the inequality.

Therefore, Mr. Henderson is correct in this case, and -2 is not a solution to the inequality x>-2.