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Please helpppp what is the solution to this: 8 < 3x - 1 < 17

User Leal
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Answer:

x=(3,6)

Explanation:

3x-1>8 and 3x-1<17

3x>9 3x<18

x=3 x=6

User Blakeoft
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Answer:

3 < x < 6

Explanation:

8 < 3x - 1 < 17

Add 1 to all sides

8+1 < 3x - 1+1 < 17+1

9 < 3x < 18

Divide all sides by 3

9/3 < 3x/3 < 18/3

3 < x < 6

User Kwarnke
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