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Which number line shows the solution set of the inequality 1 - 2x < 6?

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First, let's solve the inequality for x:


\begin{gathered} 1-2x<6 \\ -2x<6-1 \\ -2x<5 \\ 2x>-5 \\ x>-(5)/(2) \\ x>-2.5 \end{gathered}

Looking at the options, the corresponding number line is option C.

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