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Solve the given inequality for real x: 2(2x + 3) – 10 < 6 (x – 2)

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Solve the given inequality for real x: 2(2x + 3) – 10 < 6 (x – 2)

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Solution

`2 (2x + 3) -10 <6 (x - 2)`

= 4x + 6 - 10 < 6x - 12

= 4x - 4 < 6x - 12

= -4 + 12 < 6x - 4x

= 8 < 2x

= 4 < x

Thus, all real numbers x, which are greater than or equal to 4, are the solutions of the given inequality.

Hence, the solution set of the given inequality is (4, ∞).

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Chapter 5: Linear Inequalities - EXERCISE 5.1 [Page 95]

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NCERT Mathematics [English] Class 11
Chapter 5 Linear Inequalities
EXERCISE 5.1 | Q 13. | Page 95
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