alleryThe solution of 5 - 2 x > 1 is
Ax >= 2 only
Bx > 2 only
Cx = 2 only
Dx < 2
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: D. x < 2
1. Subtract 5: -2 x > -4.
2. Divide by -2 (flip the sign): x < 2.
3. So the solution is x < 2.
4. Hence option A is correct.
_Source: Selina Concise Mathematics Class 10, Ch 4 Linear Inequations in One Variable (Mistral OCR'd PDF), section on negative coefficient_
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