Mathematics
Which one of the following is a solution to the inequality 3x - 5 < 6?
- 3
- 4
- 5
- 6
Linear Inequations
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Given:
3x - 5 < 6
⇒ 3x < 6 + 5 [Adding 5 on both sides]
⇒ 3x < 11
⇒ x <
⇒ x < 3.66
Among all four options only 3 is less than 3.66
Hence, option 1 is the correct option.
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