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Answer: BSet 3: Linear Inequalities (Intermediate)
Explanation
PROBLEM
Solve: 5x - 15 < 3x + 3. What is the largest integer solution?
Solve: 5x - 15 < 3x + 3. What is the largest integer solution?
A.
9
B.✓ Correct
8
C.
7
D.
10
Detailed Explanation
Choice B is the best answer. 2x < 18, x < 9, largest is 8
Why others are wrong:
A: 9 is incorrect because it does not satisfy the equation.
C: 7 is incorrect because it does not satisfy the equation.
D: 10 is incorrect because it does not satisfy the equation.