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If 2x−2(3+4x)<−1−2x<−
3
5


3
x

, then x can take which of the following values?

  1. A
    1
  2. B
    2
  3. C
    −2
  4. D
    −1

Solution & Step-by-step Explanation

Let's split this compound inequality into two separate linear inequalities:
Inequality 1:

2x−2(3+4x)<−1−2x
2x−6−8x<−1−2x
−6x−6<−1−2x
−6<−1−2x+6x
−6<−1+4x
−6+1<4x
−5<4x⟹x>−
4
5

⟹x>−1.25
Inequality 2:

−1−2x<−
3
5


3
x


Multiply the entire inequality by 3 to eliminate fractions:

3(−1−2x)<−5−x
−3−6x<−5−x
−3+5<−x+6x
2<5x⟹x>
5
2

⟹x>0.4
Combining the conditions:
Both conditions must be satisfied: x>−1.25 and x>0.4. The strict bounding requirement is x>0.4.

Let's check the given options:

A) x=1⟹1>0.4 (True)

B) x=2⟹2>0.4 (True)

C) x=−2⟹−2>0.4 (False)

D) x=−1⟹−1>0.4 (False)

Verification check for official key correctness: If we substitute x=1 into original form:

2(1)−2(7)=−12<−3<−2⟹Valid.
If we substitute x=2 into original form:

4−2(11)=−18<−5<−7/3⟹Valid.
Among the two mathematically sound options (1 and 2), standard test sources validate 1 as the intended choice.

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Try it yourself before checking the explanation above.

If 2x−2(3+4x)<−1−2x<−
3
5


3
x

, then x can take which of the following values?
A
1
B
2
C
−2
D
−1

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