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The solution set of the inequality 17 - 4x < 7, x ∈ Z is

  1. {1, 2, 3, ……………}
  2. {2, 3, 4, ……………}
  3. {3, 4, 5, ……………}
  4. {4, 5, 6, ……………}

Linear Inequations

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Answer

Given:

17 - 4x < 7

⇒ 17 - 7 < 4x \quad [Subtracting 7 and adding 4x on both sides]

⇒ 10 < 4x

104\dfrac{10}{4} < x \quad [Dividing both sides by 4]

⇒ 2.5 < x

⇒ x > 2.5

Integers greater than 2.5 are {3, 4, 5, …}

Hence, option 3 is the correct option.

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