JAMB Mathematics 2007 Objective — Question 17
Question 17 of 50 from the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) Mathematics 2007 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.
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Solve the inequality -3(x-2) < -2(x+3).
- A. x<-12
- B. x>-12
- C. x<12
- D. x>12Correct
Explanation
-3x+6<-2x-6 gives -x<-12; dividing by -1 (reversing the inequality) gives x>12.
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