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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.

  1. 7

  2. 8

  3. 6

  4. 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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