WAEC Mathematics 2013 Question 12

Question 12

Inequalities

Which of the following lines represents the solution of the inequality 7x < 9x − 4?

Diagram for this question
  1. A.Diagram A
  2. B.Diagram B
  3. C.Diagram C
  4. D.Diagram D
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Answer: A (Diagram A)

Explanation

7x − 9x < −4 gives −2x < −4, so x > 2. That is an open circle at 2 with the arrow pointing right, as in A.