Question worth 20 -
if a number is greater than 7, it is greater than 11. which of the following is a counterexample to this statement?

a. 9

b. 5

c. 13

d. 15

A. 9

Step-by-step explanation:

A counterexample shows that one side is true while the other is false

x>7 and x>11

sub in the answers

9>7 and 9>11 -this is true for the first half but false for the second

5>7 and 5>11 -this is false for both

13>7 and 13>11 -this is true for both

15>7 and 15>11 -this is true for both

Answer A is correct as it proves the statement to be incorrect

the answer is 28

step-by-step explanation:

walter needs to make at least 5 more cookies but no more than 40. 5 ≥ x ≥ 40;

step-by-step explanation:

walter has to make a minimum of 20 cookies. he already has 15 cookies made, so he must make 5 more to meet the minimum.

the maximum amount of cookies he can make is 55. he already has 15, so he has to make no more than 40 more cookies to meet the maximum.