Three times a certain number (x), minus 2 is less than the number minus 6.Find
MATHEMATICS
JAMB 2022
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: A. 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
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