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JAMB Mathematics 2018 Objective — Question 11

Question 11 of 39 from the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) Mathematics 2018 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.

If (x+4)/3 − (x−3)/2 < 4, find the range of values of x

A. x<7
B. x>7
C. x<−7
D. x>−7Correct

Explanation

Multiply through by 6: 2(x+4)−3(x−3)<24 → 2x+8−3x+9<24 → −x+17<24 → −x<7 → x>−7.

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