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JAMB Mathematics 2020 Objective — Question 13

Question 13 of 40 from the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) Mathematics 2020 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.

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Find the range of values of x for which (x+4)/3 - (x-3)/2 < 4.

  • 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. 17-x<24. -x<7. x>-7.

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