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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.

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Question

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.

Options

  • 7

  • 8

  • 6

  • none of these

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Solution

6

Explanation:

Let the greatest integer = x

According to the condition,

2x + 7 > 3x

⇒ 2x – 3x > –7

⇒ –x > –7

⇒ x < 7

∴ Value of x which is greatest = 6.

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Chapter 4: Linear Inequations - EXERCISE 4 [Page 44]

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R.S. Aggarwal Mathematics [English] Class 10 ICSE
Chapter 4 Linear Inequations
EXERCISE 4 | Q 26. | Page 44
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