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# What is the greatest integer that does NOT satisfy 3(x – 9) < 5x – 2(1

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What is the greatest integer that does NOT satisfy $$3(x – 9) < 5x – 2(1 – 3x)$$ ?

A. –4
B. –3
C. 0
D. 3
E. 4

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Updated on: 05 Jul 2018, 22:19
Bunuel wrote:
What is the greatest integer that does NOT satisfy $$3(x – 9) < 5x – 2(1 – 3x)$$ ?

A. –4
B. –3
C. 0
D. 3
E. 4

Simplifying given inequality, we have $$3(x – 9) < 5x – 2(1 – 3x)$$
Or, 8x+25>0
Or, x>-3.125

So, the greatest integer that doesn't satisfy the given in equality is -4.

Ans. (A)
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Originally posted by PKN on 05 Jul 2018, 21:49.
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05 Jul 2018, 22:04
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Simplifying given inequality, we have $$3(x – 9) < 5x – 2(1 – 3x)$$
Or, -8x+25<0
Or, x>3.125

So, the greatest integer that doesn't satisfy the given in equality is 3.

Ans. (D)

Hi,

On simplification I am getting $$x > -3.125$$ which makes my answer A
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