If one-third of a number, x, is greater than five less than twice the number, which of the following is true?

If one-third of a number, x, is greater than five less than twice the number, which of the following is true? x < 3, x > -3, x > -3/5, x < 3/5

Option A

The true inequality is x < 3

Let the number be "x"

One third of number means that,

Thus from given statement,

one-third of a number x is greater than five less than twice the number

Solve the above inequality

Multiply both sides of inequality by 3

Solve for brackets in R.H.S

Add -6x on both sides of inequality

Multiply both sides of inequality by -1

Whenever you multiply or divide an inequality by a negative number, you must flip the inequality sign

Divide both sides of inequality by 5

Thus the true inequality is x < 3

i got 10.28 but that rounds up to 10.3

the first option i believe

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