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If 3x−3<3+
2
x

and x−2≤6+2x, then x can take which of the following values?

  1. A
    6
  2. B
    2
  3. C
    10
  4. D
    −10

Solution & Step-by-step Explanation

Let us solve the two inequalities separately.
First Inequality:

3x−3<3+
2
x


Multiply the entire inequality by 2 to clear the fraction:

6x−6<6+x
6x−x<6+6
5x<12
x<
5
12

=2.4
Second Inequality:

x−2≤6+2x
x−2x≤6+2
−x≤8
Multiplying by −1 flips the inequality sign:

x≥−8
Combining both results, the range for x is:

−8≤x<2.4
Among the given options:

A) 6 (Not in range)

B) 2 (In range)

C) 10 (Not in range)

D) −10 (Not in range)

Thus, x can take the value 2.

Practice this question

Try it yourself before checking the explanation above.

If 3x−3<3+
2
x

and x−2≤6+2x, then x can take which of the following values?
A
6
B
2
C
10
D
−10

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