Three times a certain number (x), minus 2 is less than the number minus 6.Find the possible values of x. 

  • A x <-2
  • B x>2
  • C x>-2
  • D x<2
jamb 2022mathematics

The correct answer is A. x <-2

The inequality given is 3x - 2 < x - 6. 

Let's solve this inequality step by step:

  1. Subtract x from both sides to get 2x - 2 < -6.
  2. Add 2 to both sides to get 2x < -4.
  3. Divide both sides by 2 to get x < -2.

Therefore, the possible values of x are those less than -2. 

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