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Use options here to save time..
If x>5, then surely x>5/3..
So choose a value between the two..
x=2 gives 2>5-2*2...True
Eliminate B, D and E..
Put x=6, then 5>5-2*6...True

Hence A.
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If |x| > 5 – 2x, which of the following represents the correct range of values of x ?

A. x > 5/3
B. x > 5
C. 5/3 < x < 5
D. -5 < x < -5/3
E. No such real value of x exists­
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Taking positive and negative cases separately we see that:
x>5/3 for positive.

x>5 for negative which is NOT possible.

Answer: Option A
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If |x| > 5 – 2x, which of the following represents the correct range of values of x ?

A. x > 5/3
B. x > 5
C. 5/3 < x < 5
D. -5 < x < -5/3
E. No such real value of x exists


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