2x – 7 < 4, x ∈ {1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7}
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Given,
⇒ 2x – 7 < 4
⇒ 2x < 7 + 4
⇒ 2x < 11
⇒ x < $\frac{11}{2}$
⇒ x < 5.5
Since, x ∈ {1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7}
Hence, solution set = {1, 2, 3, 4, 5}.
Solution on the number line is :

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2x – 7 < 4, x ∈ {1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7}
Given,
⇒ 2x – 7 < 4
⇒ 2x < 7 + 4
⇒ 2x < 11
⇒ x < $\frac{11}{2}$
⇒ x < 5.5
Since, x ∈ {1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7}
Hence, solution set = {1, 2, 3, 4, 5}.
Solution on the number line is :

2x – 3 > 3, x ∈ {1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6}
Given,
⇒ 2x – 3 > 3
⇒ 2x > 3 + 3
⇒ 2x > 6
⇒ x > $\frac{6}{2}$
⇒ x > 3
Since, x ∈ {1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6}.
Hence, solution set = {4, 5, 6}.
Solution on the number line is :

9 ≤ 1 - 2x, x ∈ {-3, -4, -5, -6}
Given,
⇒ 9 ≤ 1 – 2x
⇒ 1 - 2x ≥ 9
⇒ -2x ≥ 9 - 1
⇒ -2x ≥ 8
Dividing by -2 on both sides we get,
⇒ x ≤ -4 (As on dividing by negative no. the sign reverses.)
Since, x ∈ {-3, -4, -5, -6}.
Hence, solution set = {-4, -5, -6}.
Solution on the number line is :

$\frac{3x - 5}{6} \gt \frac {1}{2}$, x ∈ {0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6}
Given,
⇒ $\frac{3x - 5}{6} \gt \frac{1}{2}$
⇒ 3x - 5 > $\frac{6}{2}$
⇒ 3x - 5 > 3
⇒ 3x > 3 + 5
⇒ 3x > 8
⇒ x > $\frac {8}{3}$
⇒ x > 2.67
Since, x ∈ {0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6}
Hence, solution set = {3, 4, 5, 6}.
Solution on the number line is :

7x - 4(3 - x) ≥ 3(2x - 5), x ∈ {-3, -2, -1, 0, 1, 2, 3}
⇒ 7x - 4(3 - x) ≥ 3(2x - 5)
⇒ 7x - (12 - 4x) ≥ (6x - 15)
⇒ 7x + 4x - 12 ≥ 6x - 15
⇒ 11x - 6x ≥ -15 + 12
⇒ 5x ≥ -3
⇒ x ≥ $-\frac{3}{5}$
⇒ x ≥ -0.6
Since, x ∈ {-3, -2, -1, 0, 1, 2, 3}
Hence, solution set = {0, 1, 2, 3}.
Solution on the number line is :

4 - 3x ≥ 3x - 14, x ∈ N
Given,
⇒ 4 - 3x ≥ 3x - 14
⇒ -3x - 3x ≥ -14 - 4
⇒ -6x ≥ -18
Dividing by -6 on both sides we get,
⇒ x ≤ 3 (As on dividing by negative no. the sign reverses.)
Since, x ∈ N
Hence, solution set = {1, 2, 3}.
Solution on the number line is :

6 - 5x > 3 - 4x, x ∈ W
⇒ 6 - 5x > 3 - 4x
⇒ -4x + 5x < 6 - 3
⇒ x < 3
Since, x ∈ W
Hence, solution set = {0, 1, 2}.
Solution on the number line is :

$\frac{3}{5} \times x - \frac{2x - 1}{3} \gt 1 , x ∈ I$
$\Rightarrow \frac{3x}{5} - \frac{2x-1}{3} \gt 1$
Multiplying by 15 on both sides we get,
$\Rightarrow 15\Big(\frac{3x}{5} - \frac{2x-1}{3} \Big)\gt 15(1)$
⇒ 9x - 5(2x - 1) > 15
⇒ 9x - 10x + 5 > 15
⇒ -x + 5 > 15
⇒ x < 5 - 15
⇒ x < -10.
Since, x ∈ I.
Hence, solution set = {-11, -12, -13,...}.
Solution on the number line is :

$2x + \frac{7}{2} \gt \frac{5x}{3} + 3, x ∈ I$
Given,
$\Rightarrow 2x + \frac{7}{2} \gt \frac{5x}{3} + 3$
Multiplying by 6 on both sides we get,
$\Rightarrow 6 \Big(2x + \frac{7}{2}\Big) \gt 6\Big(\frac{5x}{3}+3\Big)$
⇒ 12x + 21 > 10x + 18
⇒ 12x - 10x > 18 - 21
⇒ 2x > -3
⇒ x > $-\frac{3}{2}$
⇒ x > -1.5
Since, x ∈ I
Hence, solution set = {-1, 0, 1, 2, 3,....}.
Solution on the number line is :

2x + 3 ≤ 3x + 1, x ∈ R
⇒ 2x + 3 ≤ 3x + 1
⇒ 3x - 2x ≥ 3 - 1
⇒ x ≥ 2
Since, x ∈ R
Hence, solution set = {x : x ≥ 2, x ∈ R}.
Solution on the number line is :

$\frac{(5x - 8)}{3} \ge \frac{(4x - 7)}{2}$, x ∈ R
Given,
⇒ $\frac{(5x - 8)}{3} \ge \frac{(4x - 7)}{2}$
Multiplying by 6 on both sides we get,
⇒ $6\Big(\frac{5x - 8}{3}\Big) \ge 6\Big(\frac{4x - 7}{2}\Big)$
⇒ 2(5x - 8) ≥ 3(4x - 7)
⇒ 10x - 16 ≥ 12x - 21
⇒ 10x - 12x ≥ -21 + 16
⇒ -2x ≥ -5
Dividing by -2 on both sides we get,
⇒ x ≤ $\frac{5}{2}$ (As on dividing by negative number the sign reverses.)
Since, x ∈ R
Hence, solution set = {x : x ≤ $\frac{5}{2}$, x ∈ R}.
Solution on the number line is :

-3 < 2x - 1 < x + 4, x ∈ I
Given,
⇒ -3 < 2x - 1 < x + 4
Solving L.H.S. of the inequation,
⇒ -3 < 2x – 1
⇒ 2x – 1 > -3
⇒ 2x > -3 + 1
⇒ 2x > -2
⇒ x > $\frac{-2}{2}$
⇒ x > -1 ....(1)
Solving R.H.S. of the inequation,
⇒ 2x - 1 < x + 4
⇒ 2x - x < 4 + 1
⇒ x < 5 .....(2)
From (1) and (2) we get,
⇒ -1 < x < 5
Since, x ∈ I.
Hence, solution set = {0, 1, 2, 3, 4}.
Solution on the number line is :

2 + 4x < 2x - 5 < 3x, x ∈ I
Given,
⇒ 2 + 4x < 2x - 5 < 3x
Solving L.H.S. of the inequation,
⇒ 2 + 4x < 2x - 5
⇒ 4x - 2x < -5 - 2
⇒ 2x < -7
⇒ x < $-\frac{7}{2}$
⇒ x < -3.5 ..........(1)
Solving R.H.S. of the inequation,
⇒ 2x - 5 < 3x
⇒ 3x - 2x > -5
⇒ x > -5 .........(2)
From (1) and (2) we get,
-5 < x < -3.5
Since, x ∈ I.
Hence, solution set = {-4}.
Solution on the number line is :

2 ≤ 2x - 3 ≤ 5, x ∈ R
Given,
⇒ 2 ≤ 2x - 3 ≤ 5
Solving L.H.S. of the inequation,
⇒ 2 ≤ 2x – 3
⇒ 2x - 3 ≥ 2
⇒ 2x ≥ 2 + 3
⇒ 2x ≥ 5
⇒ x ≥ $\frac{5}{2}$
⇒ x ≥ $2\frac{1}{2}$ .........(1)
Solving R.H.S. of the inequation,
⇒ 2x - 3 ≤ 5
⇒ 2x ≤ 5 + 3
⇒ 2x ≤ 8
⇒ x ≤ $\frac{8}{2}$
⇒ x ≤ 4 ............(2)
From (1) and (2) we get,
$2\frac{1}{2}$ ≤ x ≤ 4
Since, x ∈ R
Hence, solution set = {x : $2\frac{1}{2}$ ≤ x ≤ 4, x ∈ R}.
Solution on the number line is :

–1 ≤ 3 + 4x < 23, x ∈ R
Solving L.H.S. of the inequation,
⇒ –1 ≤ 3 + 4x
⇒ 3 + 4x ≥ -1
⇒ 4x ≥ -1 - 3
⇒ 4x ≥ -4
⇒ x ≥ $-\frac{4}{4}$
⇒ x ≥ -1 .....(1)
Solving R.H.S. of the inequation,
⇒ 3 + 4x < 23
⇒ 4x < 23 - 3
⇒ 4x < 20
⇒ x < $\frac{20}{4}$
⇒ x < 5 .........(2)
From (1) and (2) we get,
-1 ≤ x < 5
Since, x ∈ R
Hence, solution set = {x : -1 ≤ x < 5, x ∈ R}.
Solution on the number line is :

$–2 \le \frac{1}{2} - \frac{2x}{3} \lt 1\frac{5}{6},$ x ∈ I
Solving L.H.S. of the inequation,
$$\begin{aligned}\Rightarrow -2 \le \frac{1}{2} - \frac{2x}{3}\\[1em] \Rightarrow \frac{1}{2} - \frac{2x}{3} \ge –2 \\[1em] \Rightarrow -\frac{2x}{3} \ge - 2 -\frac{1}{2} \\[1em] \Rightarrow -\frac{2x}{3} \ge -\frac{5}{2} \\[1em]\end{aligned}$$
Multiplying by -6 on both sides we get,
⇒ 4x ≤ 15 (As on multiplying by negative number the sign reverses.)
⇒ x ≤ $\frac{15}{4}$
⇒ x ≤ 3.75 .............(1)
Solving R.H.S. of the inequation,
$$\begin{aligned}\Rightarrow \frac{1}{2} -\frac{2x}{3} \lt 1\frac{5}{6} \\[1em] \Rightarrow \frac{1}{2} -\frac{2x}{3} \lt \frac{11}{6} \\[1em] \Rightarrow -\frac{2x}{3} \lt \frac{11}{6} - \frac{1}{2} \\[1em] \Rightarrow -\frac{2x}{3} \lt \frac{11 - 3}{6} \\[1em] \Rightarrow -\frac{2x}{3} \lt \frac{8}{6} \\[1em] \Rightarrow -2x \lt \frac{8}{6} \times 3 \\[1em] \Rightarrow -2x \lt 4\end{aligned}$$
Dividing both sides by -2, we get :
⇒ x > -2 (As on dividing by negative number the sign reverses.) ......(2)
From (1) and (2) we get,
-2 > x ≤ 3.75
Since, x ∈ I
Hence, solution set = {-1, 0, 1, 2, 3}.
Solution on the number line is :

$-\frac{2}{3} \lt 1 + \frac{x}{3} \le \frac{2}{3}, x ∈ R$
Solving L.H.S. of the inequation,
$$\begin{aligned}\Rightarrow -\frac{2}{3} \lt 1 + \frac{x}{3} \\[1em] \Rightarrow 1 + \frac{x}{3} \gt -\frac{2}{3} \\[1em] \Rightarrow \frac{x}{3} \gt -\frac{2}{3} - 1\\[1em] \Rightarrow \frac{x}{3} \gt \frac{-2 - 3}{3} \\[1em] \Rightarrow \frac{x}{3} \gt \frac{-5}{3} \\[1em] \Rightarrow x \gt \frac{-5}{3} \times 3 \\[1em] \Rightarrow x \gt -5 \text{ ...........(1)}\end{aligned}$$
Solving R.H.S. of the inequation,
$$\begin{aligned}\Rightarrow 1 + \frac{x}{3} \le \frac{2}{3}\\[1em] \Rightarrow \frac{3 + x}{3} \le \frac{2}{3} \\[1em] \Rightarrow x + 3 \le 2 \\[1em] \Rightarrow x \le 2 - 3 \\[1em] \Rightarrow x \le -1 \text{ ..........(2)}\end{aligned}$$
From (1) and (2) we get,
-5 < x ≤ -1
Since, x ∈ R
Hence, solution set = {x : -5 < x ≤ -1, x ∈ R}.
Solution on the number line is :

2x – 5 ≤ 5x + 4 < 11, x ∈ R
Given,
⇒ 2x – 5 ≤ 5x + 4 < 11
Solving L.H.S. of the inequation,
⇒ 2x – 5 ≤ 5x + 4
⇒ 5x + 4 ≥ 2x – 5
⇒ 5x - 2x ≥ -5 - 4
⇒ 3x ≥ -9
⇒ x ≥ $-\frac{9}{3}$
⇒ x ≥ -3 .........(1)
Solving R.H.S. of the inequation,
⇒ 5x + 4 < 11
⇒ 5x < 11 - 4
⇒ 5x < 7
⇒ x < $\frac{7}{5}$
⇒ x < 1.4 ..........(2)
From (1) and (2) we get,
-3 ≤ x < 1.4
Since, x ∈ R
Hence, solution set = {x : -3 ≤ x < 1.4, x ∈ R}.
Solution on the number line is :

1 ≥ 15 – 7x > 2x – 27, x ∈ N
Given,
⇒ 1 ≥ 15 – 7x > 2x – 27
Solving L.H.S. of the inequation,
⇒ 1 ≥ 15 – 7x
⇒ 7x ≥ -1 + 15
⇒ 7x ≥ 14
⇒ x ≥ $\frac{-14}{7}$
⇒ x ≥ 2 .........(1)
Solving R.H.S. of the inequation,
⇒ 15 – 7x > 2x – 27
⇒ 2x – 27 < 15 – 7x
⇒ 2x + 7x < 15 + 27
⇒ 9x < 42
⇒ x < $\frac{42}{9}$
⇒ x < $4\frac{6}{9}$ .......(2)
From (1) and (2) we get,
2 ≤ x < $4\frac{6}{9}$
Since, x ∈ N
Hence, solution set = {2, 3, 4}.
Solution on the number line is :

$-8\frac{1}{2} \lt -\frac{1}{2} - 4x \le 7\frac{1}{2}$, x ∈ I
Given,
$$\begin{aligned}\Rightarrow -8\frac{1}{2} \lt -\frac{1}{2} - 4x \le 7\frac{1}{2} \\[1em] \Rightarrow -\frac{17}{2} \lt -\frac{1}{2} - 4x \le \frac{15}{2}\end{aligned}$$
Solving L.H.S. of the inequation,
$$\begin{aligned}\Rightarrow -\frac{17}{2} \lt -\frac{1}{2} - 4x \\[1em] \Rightarrow 4x\lt \frac{17}{2} - \frac{1}{2} \\[1em] \Rightarrow 4x\lt \frac{16}{2} \\[1em] \Rightarrow 4x \lt 8 \\[1em] \Rightarrow x \lt \frac{8}{4} \\[1em] \Rightarrow x \lt 2 \text{ ...........(1)}\end{aligned}$$
Solving R.H.S. of the inequation,
$$\begin{aligned}\Rightarrow -\frac{1}{2} - 4x \le \frac{15}{2}\\[1em] \Rightarrow -4x \le \frac{15}{2}+\frac{1}{2}\\[1em] \Rightarrow -4x \le \frac{16}{2}\\[1em] \Rightarrow -4x \le 8\end{aligned}$$
Dividing by -4 on both sides we get,
⇒ x ≥ -2 (As on dividing by negative number the sign reverses.)
⇒ x ≥ -2 .....(2)
From (1) and (2) we get,
-2 ≤ x < 2
Since, x ∈ I
Hence, solution set = {-2, -1, 0, 1}.
Solution on the number line is :

$-2\frac{2}{3} \le x + \frac{1}{3}\lt 3\frac{1}{3}$, x ∈ R
$$\begin{aligned}\Rightarrow -2\frac{2}{3} \le x + \frac{1}{3}\lt 3\frac{1}{3} \\[1em] \Rightarrow -\frac{8}{3} \le x+\frac{1}{3} \lt \frac{10}{3}\end{aligned}$$
Solving L.H.S. of the inequation,
$$\begin{aligned}\Rightarrow -\frac{8}{3} \le x+\frac{1}{3} \\[1em] \Rightarrow x+\frac{1}{3}\ge-\frac{8}{3} \\[1em] \Rightarrow x \ge -\frac{8}{3}-\frac{1}{3} \\[1em] \Rightarrow x \ge -\frac{9}{3} \\[1em] \Rightarrow x \ge -3 \text{ .....(1)}\end{aligned}$$
Solving R.H.S. of the inequation,
$$\begin{aligned}\Rightarrow x + \frac{1}{3} \lt \frac{10}{3} \\[1em] \Rightarrow x \lt \frac{10}{3} - \frac{1}{3} \\[1em] \Rightarrow x \lt \frac{9}{3} \\[1em] \Rightarrow x \lt 3 \text{ ....(2)}\end{aligned}$$
From (1) and (2) we get,
-3 ≤ x < 3
Since, x ∈ R
Hence, solution set = {x : -3 ≤ x < 3, x ∈ R}.
Solution on the number line is :

$3x - 16 \lt \frac{2x}{5} - 3 \le -\frac{3}{5} + 2x$; x ∈ R
Given,
$3x - 16 \lt \frac{2x}{5} - 3 \le -\frac{3}{5} + 2x$
Solving L.H.S. of the above equation :
$$\begin{aligned}\Rightarrow 3x - 16 \lt \frac{2x}{5} - 3 \\[1em] \Rightarrow 3x - \frac{2x}{5} \lt 16 - 3 \\[1em] \Rightarrow \frac{15x - 2x}{5} \lt 13 \\[1em] \Rightarrow 15x - 2x \lt 13 \times 5 \\[1em] \Rightarrow 13x \lt 65 \\[1em] \Rightarrow x \lt \frac{65}{13} \\[1em] \Rightarrow x \lt 5\text{ ........(1)}\end{aligned}$$
Solving R.H.S. of the above equation :
$$\begin{aligned}\Rightarrow \frac{2x}{5} - 3 \le -\frac{3}{5} + 2x \\[1em] \Rightarrow \frac{2x}{5} - 2x \le -\frac{3}{5} + 3\\[1em] \Rightarrow \frac{2x - 10x}{5} \le \frac{-3 + 15}{5}\\[1em] \Rightarrow \frac{-8x}{5} \le \frac{12}{5} \\[1em] \Rightarrow -8x \le 12 \\[1em] \Rightarrow 8x \ge -12 \\[1em] \Rightarrow x \ge -\frac{12}{8} \\[1em] \Rightarrow x \ge -\frac{3}{2} \text{ ........(2)}\end{aligned}$$
From equation (1) and (2), we get :
$-\frac{3}{2} \le x \lt 5$
Hence, solution set = {x : $-\frac{3}{2} \le x \lt 5$, x ∈ R}.
$2x - 1 \ge x + \frac{(7 - x)}{3} \gt 2$, x ∈ R
Given,
$\Rightarrow 2x - 1 \ge x + \frac{(7 - x)}{3} \gt 2$
Solving L.H.S. of the inequation,
$$\begin{aligned}\Rightarrow 2x - 1 \ge x +\frac{(7 - x)}{3} \\[1em] \Rightarrow 2x - x \ge \frac{(7 - x)}{3} + 1 \\[1em] \Rightarrow x \ge \frac{7 - x + 3}{3} \\[1em] \Rightarrow x \ge \frac{10 - x}{3} \\[1em] \Rightarrow 3x \ge 10 - x \\[1em] \Rightarrow 3x + x \ge 10 \\[1em] \Rightarrow 4x \ge 10 \\[1em] \Rightarrow x \ge \frac{10}{4} \\[1em] \Rightarrow x \ge \frac{5}{2} \text{ .........(1)}\end{aligned}$$
Solving R.H.S. of the inequation,
$$\begin{aligned}\Rightarrow x + \frac{(7 - x)}{3} \gt 2 \\[1em] \Rightarrow \frac{3x + 7 - x}{3} \gt 2 \\[1em] \Rightarrow \frac{2x + 7}{3} \gt 2 \\[1em] \Rightarrow 2x + 7 \gt 6 \\[1em] \Rightarrow 2x \gt 6 - 7 \\[1em] \Rightarrow 2x \gt -1 \\[1em] \Rightarrow x \gt -\frac{1}{2} \\[1em] \Rightarrow x \gt -0.5 \text{ ...........(2)}\end{aligned}$$
From (1) and (2) we get,
x ≥ $\frac{5}{2}$
Hence, solution set = {x : x ≥ $\frac{5}{2}$, x ∈ R}.
Solution on the number line is :

$-3 + x \le \frac{7x}{2} + 2 \lt 8 + 2x$, x ∈ I
Given,
-3 + x ≤ $\frac{7x}{2} + 2$ < 8 + 2x
Solving L.H.S. of the above inequation :
$$\begin{aligned}\Rightarrow -3 + x \le \frac{7x}{2} + 2 \\[1em] \Rightarrow \frac{7x}{2} -x \ge -3 - 2 \\[1em] \Rightarrow \frac{7x - 2x}{2} \ge -5 \\[1em] \Rightarrow \frac{5x}{2} \ge -5 \\[1em] \Rightarrow x \ge \frac{-5 \times 2}{5} \\[1em] \Rightarrow x \ge -2 \text{ ..........(1)}\end{aligned}$$
Solving R.H.S. of the above inequation :
$$\begin{aligned}\Rightarrow \frac{7x}{2} + 2 \lt 8 + 2x \\[1em] \Rightarrow \frac{7x}{2} - 2x \lt 8 - 2 \\[1em] \Rightarrow \frac{7x - 4x}{2} \lt 6 \\[1em] \Rightarrow \frac{3x}{2} \lt 6 \\[1em] \Rightarrow x \lt \frac{6 \times 2}{3} \\[1em] \Rightarrow x \lt 4 \text{ ..........(2)}\end{aligned}$$
From inequation (1) and (2), we get :
-2 ≤ x < 4.
Since, x ∈ I.
x = {-2, -1, 0, 1, 2, 3}.
Hence, solution set = {-2, -1, 0, 1, 2, 3}.
$-2\frac{5}{6} \lt \frac{1}{2} - \frac{2x}{3} \le 2$, x ∈ W
Given,
$\Rightarrow -2\frac{5}{6} \lt \frac{1}{2} - \frac{2x}{3} \le 2$
Solving L.H.S. of the inequation,
$$\begin{aligned}\Rightarrow -2\frac{5}{6} \lt \frac{1}{2} - \frac{2x}{3} \\[1em] \Rightarrow -\frac{17}{6} \lt \frac{1}{2} - \frac{2x}{3} \\[1em] \Rightarrow \frac{2x}{3} \lt \frac{1}{2} + \frac{17}{6} \\[1em] \Rightarrow \frac{2x}{3} \lt \frac{3 + 17}{6} \\[1em] \Rightarrow \frac{2x}{3} \lt \frac{20}{6} \\[1em] \Rightarrow x \lt \frac{20}{6} \times \frac{3}{2} \\[1em] \Rightarrow x \lt \frac{60}{12} \\[1em] \Rightarrow x \lt 5 \text{ .........(1)}\end{aligned}$$
Solving R.H.S. of the inequation,
$$\begin{aligned}\Rightarrow \frac{1}{2}-\frac{2x}{3} \le 2 \\[1em] \Rightarrow -\frac{2x}{3} \le 2 - \frac{1}{2} \\[1em] \Rightarrow -\frac{2x}{3} \le \frac{4 - 1}{2} \\[1em] \Rightarrow -\frac{2x}{3} \le \frac{3}{2}\end{aligned}$$
Multiplying both sides by $-\frac{3}{2}$, we get :
$$\begin{aligned}\Rightarrow -\frac{2x}{3} \times -\frac{3}{2} \ge \frac{3}{2} \times -\frac{3}{2} \\[1em] \Rightarrow x \ge -\frac{9}{4} \\[1em] \Rightarrow x \ge -2.25 \text{ .............(2)}\end{aligned}$$
From (1) and (2) we get,
-2.25 ≤ x < 5,
Since, x ∈ W
Hence, solution set = {0, 1, 2, 3, 4}.
Solution on the number line is :

-5(x - 9) ≥ 17 - 9x > x + 2, x ∈ R
Given,
⇒ -5(x - 9) ≥ 17 - 9x > x + 2
Solving L.H.S. of the inequation,
⇒ -5(x - 9) ≥ 17 - 9x
⇒ -5x + 45 ≥ 17 - 9x
⇒ -5x + 9x ≥ 17 - 45
⇒ 4x ≥ 17 - 45
⇒ 4x ≥ -28
⇒ x ≥ $-\frac{28}{4}$
⇒ x ≥ -7 .........(1)
Solving R.H.S. of the inequation,
⇒ 17 - 9x > x + 2
⇒ x + 2 < 17 - 9x
⇒ x + 9x < 17 - 2
⇒ 10x < 15
⇒ x < $\frac{15}{10}$
⇒ x < $\frac{3}{2}$ .......(2)
From (1) and (2) we get,
⇒ -7 ≤ x < $\frac{3}{2}$
Since, x ∈ R
Hence, solution set = {x : -7 ≤ x < $\frac{3}{2}$, x ∈ R}.
Solution on the number line is :

$-\frac{x}{3} \le \frac{x}{2} - 1\frac{1}{3} \lt \frac{1}{6}$, x ∈ R
Given,
$\Rightarrow -\frac{x}{3} \le \frac{x}{2} - 1\frac{1}{3} \lt \frac{1}{6}$
Solving L.H.S. of the inequation,
$$\begin{aligned}\Rightarrow -\frac{x}{3} \le \frac{x}{2} - 1\frac{1}{3} \\[1em] \Rightarrow -\frac{x}{3} - \frac{x}{2} \le - \frac{4}{3} \\[1em] \Rightarrow \frac{-2x - 3x}{6} \le -\frac{4}{3} \\[1em] \Rightarrow \frac{-5x}{6} \le -\frac{4}{3} \\[1em] \Rightarrow \frac{5x}{6} \ge \frac{4}{3} \\[1em] \Rightarrow x \ge \frac{4}{3} \times \frac{6}{5} \\[1em] \Rightarrow x \ge \frac{8}{5} \\[1em] \Rightarrow x \ge 1.6 \text{ ......(1)}\end{aligned}$$
Solving R.H.S. of the inequation,
$$\begin{aligned}\Rightarrow \frac{x}{2} - 1\frac{1}{3} \lt \frac{1}{6} \\[1em] \Rightarrow \frac{x}{2} - \frac{4}{3} \lt \frac{1}{6} \\[1em] \Rightarrow \frac{x}{2} \lt \frac{1}{6}+ \frac{4}{3} \\[1em] \Rightarrow \frac{x}{2} \lt \frac{1 + 8}{6} \\[1em] \Rightarrow \frac{x}{2} \lt \frac{9}{6} \\[1em] \Rightarrow x \lt \frac{9}{6} \times 2 \\[1em] \Rightarrow x \lt 3 \text{ ......(2)}\end{aligned}$$
From (1) and (2) we get,
⇒ 1.6 ≤ x < 3
Since, x ∈ R
Hence, solution set = {x : 1.6 ≤ x < 3, x ∈ R}.
Solution on the number line is :

$4x - 19 \lt \frac{3x}{5} - 2 \le\frac{-2}{5} + x$, x ∈ R
Given,
$\Rightarrow 4x - 19 \lt \frac{3x}{5} - 2 \le\frac{-2}{5} + x$
Solving L.H.S. of the inequation,
$$\begin{aligned}\Rightarrow 4x - 19 \lt \frac{3x}{5} - 2 \\[1em] \Rightarrow 4x - \frac{3x}{5} \lt - 2 + 19 \\[1em] \Rightarrow 4x - \frac{3x}{5} \lt 17 \\[1em] \Rightarrow \frac{20x - 3x}{5} \lt 17 \\[1em] \Rightarrow 20x - 3x \lt 17 \times 5 \\[1em] \Rightarrow 17x \lt 85\\[1em] \Rightarrow x \lt \frac{85}{17}\\[1em] \Rightarrow x \lt 5 \text{ ........(1)}\end{aligned}$$
Solving R.H.S. of the inequation,
$$\begin{aligned}\Rightarrow \frac{3x}{5} - 2 \le\frac{-2}{5} + x \\[1em] \Rightarrow \frac{3x}{5}-x \le\frac{-2}{5} + 2 \\[1em] \Rightarrow \frac{3x - 5x }{5} \le \frac{-2 + 10}{5} \\[1em] \Rightarrow 3x - 5x \le -2 + 10 \\[1em] \Rightarrow -2x \le 8 \\[1em]\end{aligned}$$
Dividing by -2 on both sides we get,
⇒ x ≥ -4 (As on dividing by negative number the sign reverses.) .............(2)
From (1) and (2) we get,
⇒ -4 ≤ x < 5
Since, x ∈ R
Hence, solution set = {x : -4 ≤ x < 5, x ∈ R}.
Solution on the number line is :

2y - 3 < y + 1 ≤ 4y + 7, y ∈ R
Given,
⇒ 2y - 3 < y + 1 ≤ 4y + 7
Solving L.H.S. of the inequation,
⇒ 2y - 3 < y + 1
⇒ 2y - y < 1 + 3
⇒ y < 4 ..........(1)
Solving R.H.S. of the inequation,
⇒ y + 1 ≤ 4y + 7
⇒ 4y + 7 ≥ y + 1
⇒ 4y - y ≥ 1 - 7
⇒ 3y ≥ -6
Dividing by 3 on both sides we get,
⇒ y ≥ -2 ...........(2)
From (1) and (2) we get,
⇒ -2 ≤ y < 4
Since, y ∈ R
Hence, solution set = {y : -2 ≤ y < 4, y ∈ R}.
Solution on the number line is :

-2 + 10x ≤ 13x + 10 < 24 + 10x, x ∈ Z
Given,
⇒ -2 + 10x ≤ 13x + 10 < 24 + 10x
Solving L.H.S. of the inequation,
⇒ -2 + 10x ≤ 13x + 10
⇒ 13x + 10 ≥ -2 + 10x
⇒ 13x - 10x ≥ -2 - 10
⇒ 3x ≥ -12
⇒ x ≥ $-\frac{12}{3}$
⇒ x ≥ -4 .......(1)
Solving R.H.S. of the inequation,
⇒ 13x + 10 < 24 + 10x
⇒ 13x - 10x < 24 - 10
⇒ 3x < 14
⇒ x < $\frac{14}{3}$
⇒ x < 4.6 ............(2)
From (1) and (2) we get,
⇒ -4 ≤ x < 4.6
Since, x ∈ Z
Hence, solution set = {-4, -3, -2, -1, 0, 1, 2, 3, 4}.
Solution on the number line is :

$2x - \frac{5}{3} \lt \frac{3x}{5} + 10 \le \frac{4x}{5} + 11;\ x \in R$
Solving L.H.S of the equation $2x - \frac{5}{3} \lt \frac{3x}{5} + 10 \le \frac{4x}{5} + 11 ;\ x \in R$ we get,
$$\begin{aligned}\Rightarrow 2x - \frac{5}{3} \lt \frac{3x}{5} + 10 \\[1em] \Rightarrow \frac{6x - 5}{3} \lt \frac{3x + 50}{5} \\[1em] \text{Multiplying both side by 15, we get:} \\[1em] \Rightarrow 15\Big(\frac{6x - 5}{3}\Big) \lt 15\Big(\frac{3x + 50}{5}\Big) \\[1em] \Rightarrow 5(6x - 5) \lt 3(3x + 50) \\[1em] \Rightarrow 30x - 25 \lt 9x + 150 \\[1em] \Rightarrow 30x - 9x \lt 25 + 150 \\[1em] \Rightarrow 21x \lt 175 \\[1em] \Rightarrow x \lt \frac{175}{21} \\[1em] \Rightarrow x \lt \frac{25}{3} \text{ ........(1)}\end{aligned}$$
Solving R.H.S of the equation $2x - \frac{5}{3} \lt \frac{3x}{5} + 10 \le \frac{4x}{5} + 11 ;\ x \in R$ we get,
$$\begin{aligned}\Rightarrow \frac{3x}{5} + 10 \le \frac{4x}{5} + 11 \\[1em] \Rightarrow \frac{3x + 50}{5} \le \frac{4x + 55}{5} \\[1em] \text{Multiplying both side by 5, we get:} \\[1em] \Rightarrow 5\Big(\frac{3x + 50}{5}\Big) \le 5\Big(\frac{4x + 55}{5}\Big) \\[1em] \Rightarrow 3x + 50 \le 4x + 55 \\[1em] \Rightarrow 50 - 55 \le 4x - 3x \\[1em] \Rightarrow -5 \le x \\[1em] \Rightarrow x \ge -5 \text{ ........(2)}\end{aligned}$$
From equation (1) and (2), we get :
-5 ≤ x < $\frac{25}{3}$.
Hence, solution set equals to -5 ≤ x < $\frac{25}{3}$, x ∈ R.
5x - 21 < $\frac{5x}{7} - 6 \le -3\frac{3}{7} + x$, x ∈ R.
Given, inequation : 5x - 21 < $\frac{5x}{7} - 6 \le -3\frac{3}{7} + x$
Solving L.H.S. of the inequation :
$$\begin{aligned}\Rightarrow 5x - 21 \lt \frac{5x}{7} - 6\\[1em] \Rightarrow 5x - \frac{5x}{7} \lt 21 - 6 \\[1em] \Rightarrow \frac{35x - 5x}{7} \lt 15 \\[1em] \Rightarrow \frac{30x}{7} \lt 15 \\[1em] \Rightarrow x \lt \frac{7 \times 15}{30} \\[1em] \Rightarrow x \lt \frac{7}{2} \text{ ..........(1)}\end{aligned}$$
Solving R.H.S. of the inequation :
$$\begin{aligned}\Rightarrow \frac{5x}{7} - 6 \le -3\frac{3}{7} + x \\[1em] \Rightarrow \frac{5x}{7} - 6 \le -\frac{24}{7} + x \\[1em] \Rightarrow x - \frac{5x}{7} \ge -6 + \frac{24}{7} \\[1em] \Rightarrow \frac{7x - 5x}{7} \ge \frac{-42 + 24}{7} \\[1em] \Rightarrow \frac{2x}{7} \ge \frac{-18}{7} \\[1em] \Rightarrow 2x \ge -18 \\[1em] \Rightarrow x \ge \frac{-18}{2} \\[1em] \Rightarrow x \ge -9 \text{ ..........(2)}\end{aligned}$$
From equation (1) and (2),
Solution set = {x : -9 ≤ x < $\frac{7}{2}$, x ∈ R}
Hence, solution set = {x : -9 ≤ x < $\frac{7}{2}$, x ∈ R}.
11x - 4 < 15x + 4 ≤ 13x + 14, x ∈ W
Given,
⇒ 11x - 4 < 15x + 4 ≤ 13x + 14
Solving L.H.S. of the inequation,
⇒ 11x - 4 < 15x + 4
⇒ 15x + 4 > 11x - 4
⇒ 15x - 11x > -4 - 4
⇒ 4x > -8
⇒ x > $-\frac{8}{4}$
⇒ x > -2 ..........(1)
Solving R.H.S. of the inequation,
⇒ 15x + 4 ≤ 13x + 14
⇒ 15x - 13x ≤ 14 - 4
⇒ 2x ≤ 10
⇒ x ≤ $\frac{10}{2}$
⇒ x ≤ 5 .......(2)
From (1) and (2) we get,
-2 < x ≤ 5
Since, x ∈ W
Hence, solution set = {0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5}.
Solution on the number line is :

Given : P = {x : 5 < 2x - 1 ≤ 11, x ∈ R} and Q = {x : -1 ≤ 3 + 4x < 23, x ∈ I}. Represent P and Q on the number line. Find P ∩ Q.
Given,
P = {x : 5 < 2x - 1 ≤ 11, x ∈ R}
Solving L.H.S. of the inequation,
⇒ 5 < 2x - 1
⇒ 2x - 1 > 5
⇒ 2x > 5 + 1
⇒ 2x > 6
⇒ x > $\frac{6}{2}$
⇒ x > 3 ........(1)
Solving R.H.S. of the inequation,
⇒ 2x - 1 ≤ 11
⇒ 2x ≤ 11 + 1
⇒ 2x ≤ 12
⇒ x ≤ $\frac{12}{2}$
⇒ x ≤ 6 .........(2)
From (1) and (2) we get,
3 < x ≤ 6
Since, x ∈ R
P = {x : 3 < x ≤ 6, x ∈ R}
Given,
Q = {x : -1 ≤ 3 + 4x < 23, x ∈ I}.
Solving L.H.S. of the inequation,
⇒ -1 ≤ 3 + 4x
⇒ 3 + 4x ≥ -1
⇒ 4x ≥ -1 - 3
⇒ 4x ≥ -4
⇒ x ≥ $-\frac{4}{4}$
⇒ x ≥ -1 .........(3)
Solving R.H.S. of the inequation,
⇒ 3 + 4x < 23
⇒ 4x < 23 - 3
⇒ 4x < 20
⇒ x < $\frac{20}{4}$
⇒ x < 5 ...........(4)
From (3) and (4) we get,
-1 ≤ x < 5
Since, x ∈ I
Q = {-1, 0, 1, 2, 3, 4}
P ∩ Q = Numbers common between P and Q = {4}
Hence, P ∩ Q = {4}.
Let A = {x ∈ R : 11x - 5 > 7x + 3} and B = {x ∈ R : 8x - 9 ≥ 15 + 2x}. Find A ∩ B and represent it on the number line.
Given,
A = {x ∈ R : 11x - 5 > 7x + 3}
⇒ 11x - 5 > 7x + 3
⇒ 11x - 7x > 3 + 5
⇒ 4x > 8
⇒ x > $\frac{8}{4}$
⇒ x > 2
Since, x ∈ R,
A = {x : x > 2, x ∈ R}
Given,
B = {x ∈ R : 8x - 9 ≥ 15 + 2x}
⇒ 8x - 9 ≥ 15 + 2x
⇒ 8x - 2x ≥ 15 + 9
⇒ 6x ≥ 24
⇒ x ≥ $\frac{24}{6}$
⇒ x ≥ 4
Since, x ∈ R
B = {x : x ≥ 4, x ∈ R}
A ∩ B = Numbers common between A and B = {x : x ≥ 4, x ∈ R}
Hence, A ∩ B = {x : x ≥ 4, x ∈ R}.
Solution on the number line is :

Which of the following is not a linear inequation?
Solving, option 4 :
$$\begin{aligned}\Rightarrow 6x + 13 \lt \frac{4}{x} - 3 \\[1em] \Rightarrow 6x + 13 \lt \frac{4 - 3x}{x} \\[1em]\end{aligned}$$
Case 1 : If x is positive,
$$\begin{aligned}\Rightarrow x (6x + 13) \lt 4 - 3x \\[1em] \Rightarrow 6x^2+ 13x \lt 4 - 3x \\[1em] \Rightarrow 6x^2+ 13x + 3x \lt 4 \\[1em] \Rightarrow 6x^2+ 16x \lt 4 \\[1em]\end{aligned}$$
Case 2 : If x is negative,
$$\begin{aligned}\Rightarrow x(6x + 13) \gt 4 - 3x \\[1em] \Rightarrow 6x^2 + 13x \gt 4 - 3x \\[1em] \Rightarrow 6x^2 + 13x + 3x \gt 4 \\[1em] \Rightarrow 6x^2 + 16x \gt 4 \\[1em]\end{aligned}$$
Since, the highest power of x is 2.
$\therefore 6x + 13 \lt \frac{4}{x} - 3$ is not linear.
Hence, Option 4 is the correct option.
Which of the following is a linear inequation?
$\Rightarrow \frac{7}{3}x - 9 \le 5 + \frac{4}{7}x$
In the above inequation the highest power of x will be 1 so it is a linear inequation.
Hence, Option 3 is the correct option.
Which of the following is not a general form of a linear inequation?
ax2 + b < c is not a general form of a linear inequation, as here the hightest power of x is 2, while in linear inequation the highest power should be 1.
Hence, Option 4 is the correct option.
Which of the following is reducible to a linear inequation?
Solving option 2,
$$\begin{aligned}\Rightarrow \frac{3}{x} - 8 \gt 4 \\[1em] \Rightarrow \frac{3 - 8x}{x} \gt 4 \\[1em] \Rightarrow 3 - 8x \gt 4x \\[1em] \Rightarrow 4x + 8x \gt 3 \\[1em] \Rightarrow 12x \gt 3.\end{aligned}$$
The above is a linear inequation.
Hence, Option 2 is the correct option.
Which of following is not reducible to a linear inequation ?
Solving option 3,
$$\begin{aligned}\Rightarrow \frac{6}{x} - 8 \gt \frac{4}{x} + 3x\\[1em] \Rightarrow \frac{6 - 8x}{x} \gt \frac{4 + 3x^2}{x} \\[1em]\end{aligned}$$
Case 1 : If x is positive,
$$\begin{aligned}\Rightarrow 6 - 8x \gt 4 + 3x^2 \\[1em] \Rightarrow 4 + 3x^2 \lt 6 - 8x \\[1em] \Rightarrow 3x^2 + 8x \lt 6 - 4 \\[1em] \Rightarrow 3x^2 + 8x \lt 2 \\[1em]\end{aligned}$$
Case 2 : If x is negative,
$$\begin{aligned}\Rightarrow 6 - 8x \lt 4 + 3x^2 \\[1em] \Rightarrow 4 + 3x^2 \gt 6 - 8x \\[1em] \Rightarrow 3x^2 + 8x \gt 6 - 4 \\[1em] \Rightarrow 3x^2 + 8x \gt 2 \\[1em]\end{aligned}$$
Since, the highest power of x is 2 in both the cases,
$\frac{6}{x} - 8 \gt \frac{4}{x} + 3x$ is not reducible to linear inequation.
Hence, Option 3 is the correct option.
Which of the following is not true for the linear inequations ?
We know that,
Multiplying each side of an inequation by the same negative number reverses the inequality, but there is no change on multiplying with positive number.
Hence, Option 2 is the correct option.
Which of the following is not true?
The greater than relation > is asymmetric, meaning :
If p > q, then q < p.
It is not the case in, p > q ⇔ q > p.
So, p > q ⇔ q > p it is incorrect
Hence, Option 1 is the correct option.
If -4x > 8y; then
Solving,
⇒ -4x > 8y
⇒ 4x < -8y
⇒ x < $-\frac{8y}{4}$
⇒ x < -2y.
Hence, Option 3 is the correct option.
Which of the following is the solution set of x ≤ 7 when the replacement set is the set of natural numbers?
The natural numbers start at 1.
Since, x ≤ 7
Solution set = {1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7}
Hence, Option 1 is the correct option.
Which of the following is the solution set of x < 0 when the replacement set is the set of whole numbers?
Whole numbers include 0 and all positive integers, but not any negative numbers.
For x < 0 and x ∈ W
Solution set will be a null set.
Hence, Option 4 is the correct option.
Which of the following is the solution set of x ≤ 3 when the replacement set is the set of integers?
For x ≤ 3 and x ∈ I
Solution set = {3, 2, 1, 0, -1, -2, .........}
Hence, Option 3 is the correct option.
Which of the following statements is not true ? (r is a positive integer)
⇒ p ≥ q
Since, r is positive so -r will be negative.
Multiplying by -r on both sides we get,
⇒ -pr ≤ -qr (As on multiplying by negative number the sign reverses.)
∴ -pr ≥ -qr is not true.
Hence, Option 2 is the correct option.
Which of the following statements is true? (r is a positive integer)
⇒ p ≥ q
Since, r is positive so -r will be negative.
Dividing by -r on both sides we get,
$\Rightarrow -\frac{p}{r} \le - \frac{q}{r}$ (As on dividing by negative number the sign reverses.)
$\therefore -\frac{p}{r} \le -\frac{q}{r}$ is true.
Hence, Option 1 is the correct option.
Graphical representation of following inequation on the number line is {x : -3 < x < 2, x ∈ I}
1.
2.
3.
4.

For -3 < x < 2 and x ∈ I
Solution set = {-2, -1, 0, 1}
Hence, Option 3 is the correct option.
Which of the following is the correct graphical representation of {x : x < 1, x ∈ I} on the number line?
1.
2.
3.
4.

For, x < 1 and x ∈ I
Solution set = {0, -1, -2, ...........}
Hence, Option 1 is the correct option.
Which of the following is the correct graphical representation of {x : -4 < x ≤ 2, x ∈ R} on the number line?
1.
2.
3.
4.

Given,
-4 < x ≤ 2 and x ∈ R
It contains all the numbers between -4 and 2 excluding -4 and including 2.
Hence, Option 3 is the correct option.
The solution set of 4x - 3 ≤ 5, where x ∈ N, is :
Given,
⇒ 4x - 3 ≤ 5
⇒ 4x ≤ 5 + 3
⇒ 4x ≤ 8
⇒ x ≤ $\frac{8}{4}$
⇒ x ≤ 2
Since, x ∈ N
⇒ Solution set = {1, 2}
Hence, Option 2 is the correct option.
The solution set of 3x + 1 > 5x - 7, where x ∈ R, is :
Given,
⇒ 3x + 1 > 5x - 7
⇒ 5x - 3x < 7 + 1
⇒ 2x < 8
⇒ x < $\frac{8}{2}$
⇒ x < 4
Since, x ∈ R
⇒ Solution set = {x : x < 4, x ∈ R}
Hence, Option 1 is the correct option.
The solution set of 4x - 9 ≥ 7, where x ∈ {1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8}, is :
⇒ 4x - 9 ≥ 7
⇒ 4x ≥ 7 + 9
⇒ 4x ≥ 16
⇒ x ≥ $\frac{16}{4}$
⇒ x ≥ 4
Since, x ∈ {1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8}
Solution set = {4, 5, 6, 7, 8}.
Hence, Option 2 is the correct option.
Find the values of x in the inequation 3x - 2 > 9x - 16, where x ∈ I.
Given,
⇒ 3x - 2 > 9x - 16
⇒ 9x - 16 < 3x - 2
⇒ 9x - 3x < -2 + 16
⇒ 6x < 14
⇒ x < $\frac{14}{6}$
⇒ x < 2.33
Since, x ∈ I
⇒ Solution set = {2, 1, 0, -1, ......}
Hence, Option 3 is the correct option.
The largest value of x for which, 3(x - 2) ≤ 6 - x, where x ∈ W, is :
Given,
⇒ 3(x - 2) ≤ 6 - x
⇒ 3x - 6 ≤ 6 - x
⇒ 3x + x ≤ 6 + 6
⇒ 4x ≤ 12
⇒ x ≤ $\frac{12}{4}$
⇒ x ≤ 3
So, the largest whole number value of x = 3.
Hence, Option 1 is the correct option.
If x is a negative integer, then find the solution set of 3 + 2(x + 1) > -1.
Given,
⇒ 3 + 2(x + 1) > -1
⇒ 3 + 2x + 2 > -1
⇒ 2x + 5 > -1
⇒ 2x > -1 - 5
⇒ 2x > -6
Dividing 2 on both sides we get,
⇒ x > -3
Since, x is a negative integer
⇒ Solution set = {-2, -1}.
Hence, Option 2 is the correct option.
Find the smallest value of x in the following inequation.
3(x + 4) ≤ 5(x - 1) + 4 and x ∈ N
⇒ 3(x + 4) ≤ 5(x - 1) + 4
⇒ 3x + 12 ≤ 5x - 5 + 4
⇒ 3x + 12 ≤ 5x - 1
⇒ 5x - 3x ≥ 12 + 1
⇒ 2x ≥ 13
⇒ x ≥ $\frac{13}{2}$
⇒ x ≥ $6\frac{1}{2}$
Since, x ∈ N.
The smallest value of x is 7.
Hence, Option 3 is the correct option.
What is the smallest value of x in the following inequation?
20 - 5x < 5(x + 8) and x ∈ I
⇒ 20 - 5x < 5(x + 8)
⇒ 20 - 5x < 5x + 40
⇒ 5x + 40 > 20 - 5x
⇒ 5x + 5x > 20 - 40
⇒ 10x > 20 - 40
⇒ 10x > -20
⇒ x > $-\frac{20}{10}$
⇒ x > -2
Since, x ∈ I and x > -2
⇒ Smallest value of x in following inequation = -1.
Hence, Option 1 is the correct option.
If -3 ≤ -4x + 5 and x ∈ W, then the solution set is :
Solving,
⇒ -3 ≤ -4x + 5
⇒ 4x ≤ 5 + 3
⇒ 4x ≤ 8
⇒ x ≤ $\frac{8}{4}$
⇒ x ≤ 2.
Since, x ≤ 2 and x ∈ W.
∴ Solution set = {0, 1, 2}.
Hence, Option 3 is the correct option.
Given, x + 2 ≤ $\frac{x}{3}$ + 3 and x is a prime number. The solution set for x is :
Solving the given equation :
$$\begin{aligned}\Rightarrow x + 2 \le \frac{x}{3} + 3 \\[1em] \Rightarrow x - \frac{x}{3} \le 3 - 2 \\[1em] \Rightarrow \frac{3x - x}{3} \le 1 \\[1em] \Rightarrow \frac{2x}{3} \le 1 \\[1em] \Rightarrow x \le \frac{3}{2} \\[1em] \Rightarrow x \le 1.5\end{aligned}$$
Since, x is a prime number less than 1.5
Solution set is empty.
Hence, option 1 is the correct option.
If 2x - 15 > 4x + 9, then:
Given,
⇒ 2x - 15 > 4x + 9
⇒ -15 - 9 > 4x - 2x
⇒ -24 > 2x
⇒ $\frac{-24}{2}$ > x
⇒ -12 > x
⇒ x < -12.
Hence, option 1 is the correct option.
The solution set for 0 < $-\frac{x}{3}$ < 2, x ∈ Z, is :
Given,
0 < $-\frac{x}{3}$ < 2
Solving L.H.S. of equation :
⇒ 0 < $-\frac{x}{3}$
⇒ $\frac{x}{3}$ < 0
⇒ x < 0 ... (1)
Solving R.H.S. of equation :
⇒ $-\frac{x}{3}$ < 2
⇒ -x < 2
× 3
⇒ -x < 6
⇒ x > -6 .... (2)
From, equation (1) and (2), we get
-6 < x < 0 and x ∈ Z.
Solution set for x = {-5, -4, -3, -2, -1}.
Hence, option 1 is the correct option.
What is the solution set for the inequation represented by the following number line?

The number line represents a solution set = {x ∈ R : -3 < x ≤ 4}
Hence, Option 1 is the correct option.
The solution set of the inequation x - 3 ≥ -5, x ∈ R is :
Given,
⇒ x - 3 ≥ -5
⇒ x ≥ -5 + 3
⇒ x ≥ -2
⇒ Solution set = {x : x ≥ -2, x ∈ R}
Hence, Option 3 is the correct option.
Find the greatest integer which is such that if 7 is added to its double, then the resulting number is greater than three times the integer.
Let the integer be x.
According to question,
⇒ 7 + 2x > 3x
⇒ 7 > 3x - 2x
⇒ 7 > x
⇒ x < 7
Let's try x = 6,
⇒ 7 + 2x
⇒ 7 + 2(6)
⇒ 19, which is greater than 3 times the number (i.e. 3x or 18).
Hence, Option 3 is the correct option.
The solution set for the inequation 2x + 4 ≤ 14, x ∈ W is :
Given,
⇒ 2x + 4 ≤ 14
⇒ 2x ≤ 14 - 4
⇒ 2x ≤ 10
⇒ x ≤ $\frac{10}{2}$
⇒ x ≤ 5
Since, x ∈ W
⇒ Solution set = {0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5}.
Hence, Option 2 is the correct option.
Assertion (A) : If 8 < 5(x + 1) - 2 ≤ 18, x ∈ R, then the smallest integer value of x is 0.
Reason (R) : Multiplying each side of an inequation by the same integer does not change inequality.
Given,
⇒ 8 < 5(x + 1) - 2 ≤ 18
Solving L.H.S of inequation,
⇒ 8 < 5(x + 1) - 2
⇒ 5(x + 1) - 2 > 8
⇒ 5x + 5 - 2 > 8
⇒ 5x + 3 > 8
⇒ 5x > 8 - 3
⇒ 5x > 5
⇒ x > $\frac{5}{5}$
⇒ x > 1 ..........(1)
Solving R.H.S of inequation,
⇒ 5(x + 1) -2 ≤ 18
⇒ 5x + 5 - 2 ≤ 18
⇒ 5x + 3 ≤ 18
⇒ 5x ≤ 18 - 3
⇒ 5x ≤ 15
⇒ x ≤ $\frac{15}{5}$
⇒ x ≤ 3 ..........(2)
From (1) and (2), we get :
⇒ 1 < x ≤ 3, x ∈ R
∴ The smallest integer value of x is 2.
∴ Assertion (A) is false.
Multiplying each side of an inequation by the same positive integer does not change inequality, while the inequality changes if multiplied by negative integer.
∴ Reason (R) is false.
Hence, Both A and R are false.
Assertion (A) : For the inequation -12 < 3 - 4x ≤ 11, x ∈ N, the solution set is {1, 2, 3, 4}.
Reason (R) : The set of all those values of x from the replacement set which satisfy the given inequation is called the solution set of inequation.
Given,
⇒ -12 < 3 - 4x ≤ 11
Solving L.H.S of inequation,
⇒ -12 < 3 - 4x
⇒ 4x < 3 + 12
⇒ 4x < 15
⇒ x < $\frac{15}{4}$
⇒ x < 3.75 ........(1)
Solving R.H.S of inequation,
⇒ 3 - 4x ≤ 11
⇒ 11 ≥ 3 - 4x
⇒ 4x ≥ 3 - 11
⇒ 4x ≥ -8
Dividing by 4 on both sides we get,
⇒ x ≥ -2 ..........(2)
From (1) and (2) we get,
⇒ -2 ≤ x < 3.75
Since x ∈ N
Solution set = {1, 2, 3}
∴ Assertion (A) is false.
We know that,
The set of all those values of x from the replacement set which satisfy the given in equation is called the solution set of inequation.
∴ Reason (R) is true.
Hence, Option 4 is the correct option.
Assertion (A) : If 2x - 5 ≤ 5x + 4 < 11, x ∈ I, then greatest value of x is 1.
Reason (R) : Adding or subtracting a negative integer to each side of an inequation reverses the inequality.
Given,
⇒ 2x - 5 ≤ 5x + 4 < 11
Solving L.H.S of inequation,
⇒ 2x - 5 ≤ 5x + 4
⇒ 5x + 4 ≥ 2x - 5
⇒ 5x - 2x ≥ -5 - 4
⇒ 3x ≥ -9
⇒ x ≥ $-\frac{9}{3}$
⇒ x ≥ -3
Solving R.H.S of inequation,
⇒ 5x + 4 < 11
⇒ 5x < 11 - 4
⇒ 5x < 7
⇒ x < $\frac{7}{5}$
⇒ x < 1.4
From (1) and (2) we get,
⇒ -3 ≤ x < 1.4
Since x ∈ I
Solution set = {-3, -2, -1, 0, 1}
The greatest value of x is 1.
∴ Assertion (A) is true.
We know that,
Adding or subtracting a negative integer to each side of an inequation does not change the inequality.
∴ Reason (R) is false.
Hence, Option 3 is the correct option.
Solve the following inequation and answer the questions given below.
$\frac{1}{2}(2x - 1) \le 2x + \frac{1}{2} \le 5\frac{1}{2} + x$
(i) Write the maximum and minimum values of x for x ∈ R.
(ii) What will be the change in maximum and minimum values of x if x ∈ W.
(i) Given,
$\frac{1}{2}(2x - 1) \le 2x + \frac{1}{2} \le 5\frac{1}{2} + x$
Solving L.H.S. of the inequation, we get :
$$\begin{aligned}\Rightarrow \frac{1}{2}(2x - 1) \le 2x + \frac{1}{2} \\[1em] \Rightarrow x - \frac{1}{2} \le 2x + \frac{1}{2} \\[1em] \Rightarrow 2x - x \ge -\frac{1}{2} - \frac{1}{2} \\[1em] \Rightarrow x \ge -1 \text{ ...........(1)}\end{aligned}$$
Solving R.H.S. of the inequation, we get :
$$\begin{aligned}\Rightarrow 2x + \frac{1}{2} \le 5\frac{1}{2} + x \\[1em] \Rightarrow 2x + \frac{1}{2} \le \frac{11}{2} + x \\[1em] \Rightarrow 2x - x \le \frac{11}{2} - \frac{1}{2} \\[1em] \Rightarrow x \le \frac{10}{2} \\[1em] \Rightarrow x \le 5 \text{ ...........(2)}\end{aligned}$$
From equation (1) and (2), we get :
-1 ≤ x ≤ 5 and x ∈ R.
Hence, minimum and maximum value of x is -1 and 5 respectively.
(ii) If x ∈ W.
Then, minimum value = 0 and maximum value = 5.
Hence, minimum and maximum value of x is 0 and 5 respectively, when x is a whole number.
Solve the following inequation.
$\frac{11 + 3x}{5} \ge 3 - x \gt -\frac{3}{2}$, x ∈ R
(a) Write the solution set.
(b) Represent the solution on the number line.
Given,
$\frac{11 + 3x}{5} \ge 3 - x \gt -\frac{3}{2}$
Solving L.H.S. of the equation,
$$\begin{aligned}\Rightarrow \frac{11 + 3x}{5} \ge 3 - x \\[1em] \Rightarrow 11 + 3x \ge 5(3 - x) \\[1em] \Rightarrow 11 + 3x \ge 15 - 5x \\[1em] \Rightarrow 3x + 5x \ge 15 - 11 \\[1em] \Rightarrow 8x \ge 4 \\[1em] \Rightarrow x \ge \frac{4}{8} \\[1em] \Rightarrow x \ge \frac{1}{2} \text{ ...........(1)}\end{aligned}$$
Solving R.H.S. of the equation,
$$\begin{aligned}\Rightarrow 3 - x \gt -\frac{3}{2} \\[1em] \Rightarrow x \lt 3 + \frac{3}{2} \\[1em] \Rightarrow x \lt \frac{6 + 3}{2} \\[1em] \Rightarrow x \lt \frac{9}{2} \text{ .......(2)}\end{aligned}$$
From equation (1) and (2), we get :
$\Rightarrow \frac{1}{2} \le x \lt \frac{9}{2}$
Hence, solution set = {$x : \frac{1}{2} \le x \lt \frac{9}{2}, x ∈ R$}
Solve the linear inequation, write down the solution set and represent it on the real number line :
5(2 - 4x) > 18 - 16x > 22 - 20x, x ∈ R
Given,
5(2 - 4x) > 18 - 16x > 22 - 20x
Solving L.H.S. of the above equation :
⇒ 5(2 - 4x) > 18 - 16x
⇒ 10 - 20x > 18 - 16x
⇒ -16x + 20x < 10 - 18
⇒ 4x < -8
⇒ x < $-\frac{8}{4}$
⇒ x < -2 ...........(1)
Solving R.H.S. of the above equation :
⇒ 18 - 16x > 22 - 20x
⇒ 20x - 16x > 22 - 18
⇒ 4x > 4
⇒ x > $\frac{4}{4}$
⇒ x > 1 ............(2)
From equation (1) and (2), we get :
Solution set : {x : x < -2 or x > 1, x ∈ R}
Hence, solution set = {x : x < -2 or x > 1, x ∈ R}.
Case Study I
Shivam's father is a building contractor. One day Shivam got his father’s measuring tape. He used it to find the dimensions of the kitchen garden in his home. He found that the length of the garden is one metre more than twice its breadth. He told his friend Akhil that the perimeter of the garden is more than or equal to 110 m and is less than or equal to 140 m.
Based on this information, answer the following questions:
1. If breadth of the garden is x m, then the algebraic representation of the given information is:
140 ≤ 6x + 2 ≤ 110, x ∈ R
110 ≤ 6x + 2 ≤ 140, x ∈ R
110 ≤ 4x + 2 ≤ 140, x ∈ R
110 ≤ 2x + 1 ≤ 140, x ∈ R
2. The solution set for the breadth of the garden is:
{x ∈ R : 18 ≤ x ≤ 23}
{x ∈ R : 16 ≤ x ≤ 24}
{x ∈ R : 18 ≤ x ≤ 24}
{x ∈ R : 20 ≤ x ≤ 28}
3. The greatest possible value of the breadth of the garden is:
18 m
20 m
22 m
23 m
4. What is the least possible length of the garden?
34 m
36 m
37 m
none of these
5. What is the greatest possible length of the garden?
1. The breadth of garden is x m. Length = 2x + 1
By formula,
Perimeter of garden = P = 2(L + B)
= 2[(2x + 1) + x]
= (3x + 1) × 2
= 6x + 2
Given,
The perimeter of the garden is more than or equal to 110 m and is less than or equal to 140 m.
∴ 110 ≤ 6x + 2 ≤ 140
Hence, Option 2 is the correct option.
2. Solving
⇒ 110 ≤ 6x + 2 ≤ 140
Solving L.H.S of inequation,
⇒ 110 ≤ 6x + 2
⇒ 6x + 2 ≥ 110
⇒ 6x ≥ 110 - 2
⇒ 6x ≥ 108
⇒ x ≥ $\frac{108}{6}$
⇒ x ≥ 18 ...........(1)
Solving R.H.S of inequation,
⇒ 6x + 2 ≤ 140
⇒ 6x ≤ 140 - 2
⇒ 6x ≤ 138
⇒ x ≤ $\frac{138}{6}$
⇒ x ≤ 23. ..........(2)
From (1) and (2) we get,
∴ 18 ≤ x ≤ 23
Since x ∈ R,
Solution set = {x ∈ R : 18 ≤ x ≤ 23}
Hence, Option 1 is the correct option.
3. Greatest possible value of the breadth of garden is the maximum value in the interval : 18 ≤ x ≤ 23 that is 23 m.
Hence, Option 4 is the correct option.
4. Least possible value of the breadth of garden is the minimum value in the interval : 18 ≤ x ≤ 23 that is 18.
Length = 2x + 1
Least possible value of length of garden will be if x = 18,
Length = 2(18) + 1 = 36 + 1 = 37.
The least possible length of the garden is 37 m.
Hence, Option 3 is the correct option.
5. Greatest possible value of the breadth of garden is 23 m.
Length = 2x + 1
= 2(23) + 1
= 46 + 1
= 47 m.
The Greatest possible length of the garden is 47 m.
Hence, Option 1 is the correct option.
Case Study II
A few countries such as the USA officially use Fahrenheit as a unit for measuring temperature. Other countries prefer Celsius over Fahrenheit. The two different scales are related by the linear equation, $\frac{F - 32}{9} = \frac{C}{5}$. A scientist wants to store an experimental solution between a temperature range of 68°F and 77°F.
Based on the above information, answer the following questions:
1. The algebraic representation of the given information in degree Celsius is :
68 < $\frac{5}{9}C$ + 32 ≤ 77, C ∈ R
68 ≤ $\frac{5}{9}C$ − 32 ≤ 77, C ∈ R
68 ≤ $\frac{9}{5}C$ − 32 < 77, C ∈ R
68 < $\frac{9}{5}C$ + 32 < 77, C ∈ R
2. The solution set for the temperature in degree Celsius is:
{C ∈ R : 18 < C < 23}
{C ∈ R : 20 < C < 25}
{C ∈ R : 22 < C < 27}
{C ∈ R : 25 < C < 30}
3. What is the range of the temperature in degree Celsius?
between 20°C and 25°C
between 25°C and 30°C
between 18°C and 23°C
between 22°C and 27°C
4. Which of the following is the graphical representation of the temperature in degree Celsius?
a.
b.
c.
d.
5. If the minimum temperature that can be maintained in a particular refrigerator is 0°C, what is the possible temperature range of the refrigerator on a Fahrenheit scale?
1. Given,
$$\begin{aligned}\Rightarrow \frac{F - 32}{9} = \frac{C}{5} \\[1em] \Rightarrow F - 32 = \frac{9}{5}C \\[1em] \Rightarrow F = \frac{9}{5}C + 32.\end{aligned}$$
Given,
A scientist wants to store an experimental solution between a temperature range of 68°F and 77°F.
$\therefore 68 \lt \frac{9}{5}C + 32 \lt 77$
Hence, Option 4 is the correct option.
2. Solving,
⇒ 68 < $\frac{9}{5}C$ + 32 < 77
Solving L.H.S of inequation,
⇒ 68 < $\frac{9}{5}C$ + 32
⇒ $\frac{9}{5}C$ + 32 > 68
⇒ $\frac{9}{5}C$ > 68 - 32
⇒ $\frac{9}{5}C$ > 36
⇒ 9C > 36 × 5
⇒ 9C > 180
⇒ C > $\frac{180}{9}$
⇒ C > 20 .........(1)
Solving R.H.S of inequation,
⇒ $\frac{9}{5}C$ + 32 < 77
⇒ $\frac{9}{5}C$ < 77 - 32
⇒ $\frac{9}{5}C$ < 45
⇒ 9C < 45 × 5
⇒ 9C < 225
⇒ C < $\frac{225}{9}$
⇒ C < 25 ........(2)
From (1) and (2) we get,
∴ 20 < C < 25
Since C ∈ R
Solution set = {C ∈ R : 20 < C < 25 }
Hence, Option 2 is the correct option.
3. The solution set for the temperature in degree Celsius is: {C ∈ R : 20 < C < 25}
Hence, Option 1 is the correct option.
4. Solution set = {C ∈ R : 20 < C < 25}
Hence, Option a is the correct option.
5. Given,
Minimum temperature that can be maintained = 0°C
⇒ F = $\frac{9}{5}C + 32$
Minimum temperature that can be maintained in term of Fahrenheit scale :
⇒ F = $\frac{9}{5} \times (0) + 32$ = 32.
⇒ F > 32
Hence, Option 3 is the correct option.
Case Study III
In drilling world’s deepest hole, the Kola Superdeep Borehole, the deepest man made hole on the earth, it was found that the temperature T in degree Celsius, x km below the earth’s surface was given by, T = 30 + 25(x - 3) and 3 ≤ x ≤ 15. If the temperature lies between 180° C to 330° C, then based on this information, answer the following questions.
1. The linear inequation for the depth of the hole is:
180 < 30 + 25(x − 3) < 330
180 ≤ 30 + 25(x − 3) ≤ 330
330 < 30 + 25(x − 3) ≤ 180
330 < 30 + 25(x − 3) < 180
2. The solution set for the depth is :
{x ∈ R : 6 ≤ x ≤ 12}
{x ∈ R : 9 ≤ x ≤ 12}
{x ∈ R : 3 ≤ x ≤ 15}
{x ∈ R : 9 ≤ x ≤ 15}
3. The minimum possible depth of the hole for the given temperature range is:
3 km
6 km
9 km
cannot be determined
4. The maximum possible depth of the hole for the given temperature range is:
5. Which of the following is the graphical representation of the solution set for the depth of the hole for the given temperature range?
a.
b.
c.
d.

1. Given,
T = 30 + 25(x - 3)
The temperature lies between 180° C to 330° C.
⇒ 180 ≤ 30 + 25(x − 3) ≤ 330
Hence, Option 2 is the correct option.
2. Solving,
⇒ 180 ≤ 30 + 25(x − 3) ≤ 330
Solving L.H.S of inequation,
⇒ 180 ≤ 30 + 25(x − 3)
⇒ 30 + 25(x − 3) ≥ 180
⇒ 30 + 25x - 75 ≥ 180
⇒ 25x - 45 ≥ 180
⇒ 25x ≥ 180 + 45
⇒ 25x ≥ 225
⇒ x ≥ $\frac{225}{25}$
⇒ x ≥ 9 ........(1)
Solving R.H.S of inequation,
⇒ 30 + 25(x − 3) ≤ 330
⇒ 30 + 25x - 75 ≤ 330
⇒ 25x - 45 ≤ 330
⇒ 25x ≤ 330 + 45
⇒ 25x ≤ 375
⇒ x ≤ $\frac{375}{25}$
⇒ x ≤ 15 ........(2)
From (1) and (2) we get,
⇒ 9 ≤ x ≤ 15
Since x ∈ R
Solution set = {x ∈ R : 9 ≤ x ≤ 15}
Hence, Option 4 is the correct option.
3. The minimum possible depth of the hole for the given temperature range is the minimum value in the interval 9 ≤ x ≤ 15 that is 9 km.
Hence, Option 3 is the correct option.
4. The maximum possible depth of the hole for the given temperature range is the maximum value in the interval 9 ≤ x ≤ 15 that is 15 km.
Hence, Option 3 is the correct option.
5. Solution set for depth of hole = {x ∈ R : 9 ≤ x ≤ 15}
Hence, Option a is the correct option.
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