6
Answer: ASet 2: Linear Inequalities (Intermediate)
Explanation
PROBLEM
Solve: 3x - 9 < x + 7. What is the largest integer solution?
Solve: 3x - 9 < x + 7. What is the largest integer solution?
A.✓ Correct
7
B.
6
C.
8
D.
9
Detailed Explanation
Choice A is the best answer. 2x < 16, x < 8, largest is 7
Why others are wrong:
B: 6 is incorrect because it does not satisfy the equation.
C: 8 is incorrect because it does not satisfy the equation.
D: 9 is incorrect because it does not satisfy the equation.