Three times a certain number x minus 2 is less ... - JAMB Mathematics 2022 Question
Three times a certain number (x), minus 2 is less than the number minus 6. Find the possible values of x.
A
x <-2
B
x>2
C
x>-2
D
x<2
correct option: a
- three times a certain number (x) => 3x
- minus 2 = -2
- is less than = <
- the number minus 6 = x -6
Hence; 3x - 2 < x - 6
3x - x < -6 + 2
2x < -4
x < -2 is the possible value of x
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