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MTH 101 MTH 101 Past Questions Objective Question

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If |5 - 2x| < 1, what is the solution interval for x?
Options
A (2,3)
Correct Answer
B (1,2)
C (0,1)
D (3,4)
Correct Answer

Option A is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

|5 - 2x| < 1 ⇒ -1 < 5 - 2x < 1 ⇒ -6 < -2x < -4 ⇒ 3 > x > 2, so x ∈ (2,3).

Hint

The notes indicate answer A.

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