Answer :
Complete Question:
Which situation can be represented by the inequality x > 56
A. Phil's saving account balance is $56
B. Junichi's garden is wider than 56 ft.
C. Suzanna hiked for less than 56 min.
D. It was colder than 56ºF this morning.
Answer:
Option B
Step-by-step explanation:
Given
[tex]x > 56[/tex]
Required
Represent using a real life situation
[tex]x > 56[/tex] implies that the value of x is greater than 56
Examining the options one after the other
a: Account balance is $56
This option shows equality
i.e.
[tex]x = 56[/tex]
b: Garden is wider than 56 ft.
Being wider than 56 means being greater 56;
This option shows greater than
So:
[tex]x > 56[/tex]
c. Hiked for less than 56 min.
It is evident that this option shows less than
i.e.
[tex]x < 56[/tex]
d. Colder than 56ºF this morning.
Being colder means the temperature is less than 56
i.e.
[tex]x < 56[/tex]
So: from the list of given options
Only option B answers the question