Question

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

Answer 1

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.