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If x ∈ {-7, -4, -1, 2, 5} and 25 - 3(2x -5) < 19; the solution set is:

  1. {-7, -4, -1, 2}

  2. {2, 5}

  3. {0, 1, 2, 3}

  4. {5}

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Answer

25 - 3(2x - 5) < 19

⇒ 25 - 6x + 15 < 19

⇒ 40 - 6x < 19

⇒ - 6x < 19 - 40

⇒ - 6x < - 21

⇒ 6x > 21

⇒ x > 216\dfrac{21}{6}

⇒ x > 3.5

∵ As x ∈ {-7, -4, -1, 2, 5}.

∵ Solution set = {5}

Hence, option 4 is the correct option.

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