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What is the only whole- number solution to the compound inequality 11 < 3x - 4 and 35 > 5x + 2??

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We are asked to find the only whole-number solution to the inequality system:

11 < 3 x - 4

35 > 5 x + 2

Solving for x in both inequalities, we get:

11+ 4 < 3 x

15 < 3 x

15/3 < x

5 < x

and:

35 - 2 > 5 x

33 > 5 x

33/5 > x

6.6 > x

When we plot this inequality on the number line, we get the following image that shows clearly the only whole-number solution:

so, since 5 cannot be selected because the inequality asks for STRICTLY larger than 5, the only whole-number left is "6".

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