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If 4x−73
2

≥3x+1, then x can take which of the following values?

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

Solution & Step-by-step Explanation

Let's solve the first inequality:
4x−74x−x<−2+7
3x<5
x<
3
5

≈1.67
Now, let's solve the second inequality:

5x+
3
2

≥3x+1
5x−3x≥1−
3
2


2x≥
3
1


x≥
6
1

≈0.167
Combining both conditions:

6
1

≤x<
3
5


Among the given options (2,−1,−2,1), only 1 lies within the range [0.167,1.67).

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If 4x−73
2

≥3x+1, then x can take which of the following values?
A
2
B
-1
C
-2
D
1

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