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2022

Mathematics

JAMB

Three times a certain number (x), minus 2 is less than the number minus 6.Find the possible values of x.

A.

x <-2

B.

x>2

C.

x>-2

D.

x<2

Correct Answer: x <-2

Explanation

Three times a certain number (x) = 3x minus 2 = -2 is less than = < the number minus 6 = x -6 Mathematically; 3x - 2 < x - 6 collect like terms 3x - x < -6 + 2 2x < -4 x < -2 is the possible values of x

Three times a certain number (x) = 3x minus 2 = -2 is less than = < the number minus 6 = x -6 Mathematically; 3x - 2 < x - 6 collect like terms 3x - x < -6 + 2 2x < -4 x < -2 is the possible values of x
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