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Find the solution set to this inequality: 2x−3>2x−52

a) x<12
b) x>12
c) x≤12
d) x≥12

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Final answer:

The solution to the inequality 2x-3>2x-52 does not restrict the value of x to a particular set since the x terms cancel each other out, leading to a statement that is always true, which means any real number is a solution.

Step-by-step explanation:

The question asks to find the solution set for the inequality 2x−3>2x−52. To solve this inequality, we can subtract 2x from both sides to isolate the variables and constants:

  • 2x − 2x > − 52 + 3
  • 0 > − 49

This is always true since 0 is always greater than − 49. However, since the inequality does not actually depend on x (because the x terms cancel each other out), all values of x satisfy this inequality. Therefore, any real number for x is a solution, which means the inequality has infinite solutions and does not restrict the value of x to a particular set. The multiple-choice options provided seem unrelated to the actual inequality presented.

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