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If 5−x>1+5x and 5−3x≥2−4x, then x can take which of the following values?

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

Solution & Step-by-step Explanation

Let's solve both linear inequalities independently.
First Inequality:

5−x>1+5x
Move x terms to one side and constants to the other:

5−1>5x+x
4>6x
x<
6
4

⟹x<
3
2

≈0.67
Second Inequality:

5−3x≥2−4x
Move x terms to one side and constants to the other:

−3x+4x≥2−5
x≥−3
Combining both conditions:

−3≤x<
3
2


Let's check the given options to see which value falls in the interval [−3,0.67):

A) 1 (Incorrect, 1>0.67)

B) 2 (Incorrect, 2>0.67)

C) −2 (Correct, −3≤−2<0.67)

D) −4 (Incorrect, −4<−3)

Therefore, x can take the value −2.

Practice this question

Try it yourself before checking the explanation above.

If 5−x>1+5x and 5−3x≥2−4x, then x can take which of the following values?
A
1
B
2
C
-2
D
-4

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