Question

If one-third of a number is greater than five less than twice the number, which of the following is true?

x <3
Ox>-3
x>-
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Answer 1

First option x less than 3

Explanation:

x/3 MORE than 2x-5

Multiply everything by 3

x MORE than 6x-15

subtract 6x in both sides

-5x MORE than- 15

Divide both sides by -5 (you need to flip sign)

x LESS than 3

Answer 2

Don't really know what your options are, but x/3>2x-5.