Find the range of values of x for which \(\frac{1}{x}\) > 2 is true

  • A x < 1/2
  • B 0 < x < 1/2
  • C 1 < x < 2
  • D x < 0 or x < 1/2

The correct answer is B. 0 < x < 1/2

To find the range of values of \(x\) for which \(\frac{1}{x} > 2\) is true, we need to solve the inequality step by step:

\(\frac{1}{x} > 2\)

Multiply both sides by \(x\), remembering to consider the sign of \(x\):

1 > 2x

Now, divide both sides by 2:

\(\frac{1}{2} > x\)

This means that the value of \(x\) must be less than \(\frac{1}{2}\). 

However, since \(x\) cannot be equal to 0 (as it would result in division by zero in the original inequality), the range of valid values for \(x\) is \(0 < x < \frac{1}{2}\).

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