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ANSWER IS C

Which number line represents the solution to 2.5 – 1.2x < 6.5 – 3.2x?

1.) A number line from negative 5 to 5 in increments of 1. An open circle is at 4 and a bold line starts at 4 and is pointing to the left.
2.) A number line from negative 5 to 5 in increments of 1. An open circle is at 4 and a bold line starts at 4 and is pointing to the right.
3.) A number line from negative 5 to 5 in increments of 1. An open circle is at 2 and a bold line starts at 4 and is pointing to the left.
4.) A number line from negative 5 to 5 in increments of 1. An open circle is at 2 and a bold line starts at 4 and is pointing to the right.

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Answer:

x <2

Explanation:

2.5 – 1.2x < 6.5 – 3.2x

Add 3.2x to each side

2.5 – 1.2x+3.2x < 6.5 – 3.2x+3.2x

2.5 +2x < 6.5

Subtract 2.5 from each side

2.5+2x-2.5<6.5-2.5

2x<4

Divide by 2

2x/2 < 4/2

x <2

ANSWER IS C Which number line represents the solution to 2.5 – 1.2x < 6.5 – 3.2x-example-1
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