Question

What is the largest integer value of x in the solution of the following inequality?

2x-5<-17

Answer 1

2x - 5 < -17

= -5 + 17 < 2x

= 12 < 2x

= 12/2 < x

= 6 < x

= x < 6

hence the largest interger value of x in the solution is 6

Answer 2

Question

2x-5<-17

Given Defnetion:-

The oppositeness of two quantities may be indicated by representing one as a positive and the other as a negetive number.

Solutions:-

=> 5+17<2x

=> 12<2x

=> 12/2<2x

=> 6<X

=> X<6

Answer:-

=== X<6

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