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(01.05 LC)

Solve for x: −8 < x − 1 < 5



a) −7 < x < 6

b) 7 < x < 6

c) −7 > x > 6

d)7 > x > 6

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Answer:

A

Explanation:

-8 < x - 1 < 5 Add 1 on all sides.

-7 < x < 6

User Chris Ostmo
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-8 < x - 1 < 5

x - 1 > -8

x > -8 + 1

x > -7

x - 1 < 5

x < 5 + 1

x < 6

-7 < x < 6

Answer: A

User Jandresrodriguez
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