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What is the solution set of the compound inequality x + 1 < –2 and x + 11 < 3x + 5?

A. 65 < x < 103
B. No solution
C. -2 < x < 103
D. -13 < x < 2

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Final answer:

After solving the inequalities x + 1 < -2 and x + 11 < 3x + 5 separately, it becomes apparent that no value of x can satisfy both conditions simultaneously. Therefore, the solution set for the compound inequality is 'No solution'.

Step-by-step explanation:

The solution set of the compound inequality x + 1 < –2 and x + 11 < 3x + 5 can be found by solving each inequality separately.

For the first inequality:

  • x + 1 < -2
  • x < -2 - 1
  • x < -3

For the second inequality:

  • x + 11 < 3x + 5
  • 11 - 5 < 3x - x
  • 6 < 2x
  • 3 < x

Combining both inequalities, we have –3 < x and x > 3, which can't be true at the same time. Therefore, there is no solution for the compound inequality because there is no value of x that can satisfy both inequalities at once.

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