WAEC Mathematics 2002 Question 46

Question 46

Inequalities

Which of the following represents the solution to the inequality x/3 − (x − 3)/2 ≤ 1?

Diagram for this question
  1. A.Number line A
  2. B.Number line B
  3. C.Number line C
  4. D.Number line D
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: D (Number line D)

Explanation

Multiply by 6: 2x − 3x + 9 ≤ 6, so −x ≤ −3 and x ≥ 3. Line D starts at a shaded dot on 3 and goes right.