Mathematics
Find the greatest integer which is such that if 7 is added to its double, then the resulting number is greater than three times the integer.
7
8
6
none of these
Linear Inequations
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Answer
Let the integer be x.
According to question,
⇒ 7 + 2x > 3x
⇒ 7 > 3x - 2x
⇒ 7 > x
⇒ x < 7
Let's try x = 6,
⇒ 7 + 2x
⇒ 7 + 2(6)
⇒ 19, which is greater than 3 times the number (i.e. 3x or 18).
Hence, Option 3 is the correct option.
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