Question
Mathematics Question on linear inequalities
If ∣x−3∣<2x+9 then x lies in the interval
A
(−∞,−2)
B
(−2,0)
C
(−2,∞)
D
(2,∞)
Answer
(−2,∞)
Explanation
Solution
∣x−3∣<2x+9
⇒−(2x+9)<x−3<2x+9
⇒−2x−9<x−3
and x−3<2x+9 < br/>
⇒−3x<6 and −x<12
⇒x>−2 and x>−12
⇒x>−2
∴x∈(−2,∞)