What are the integer values of x which satisfy the inequality -1 < 3 -2x \(\leq\) 5?

  • A -1. 0, 1, 2
  • B -2, 1, 0 , -1
  • C 0, 1, 2
  • D -1, 0, 1

The correct answer is D. -1, 0, 1

To solve the inequality \(-1 < 3 - 2x \leq 5\), we will break it down into two separate inequalities:

1. \( -1 < 3 - 2x \)

2. \( 3 - 2x \leq 5 \)

Solve each inequality separately:

1. \( -1 < 3 - 2x \)

Add \(2x\) to both sides:

\( 2x - 1 < 3 \)

Add \(1\) to both sides:

\( 2x < 4 \)

Divide by \(2\):

\( x < 2 \)

2. \( 3 - 2x \leq 5 \)

Subtract \(3\) from both sides:

\( -2x \leq 2 \)

Divide by \(-2\) (remember to reverse the inequality when dividing by a negative number):

\( x \geq -1 \)

Now, combine the solutions from both inequalities:

\( -1 \leq x < 2 \)

This means the integer values of \(x\) that satisfy the original inequality are -1, 0, and 1.

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