Solve for x: −7 < x − 1 < 8 a. 6 < x < 9 b.−6 > x > 9 c. 6 > x > −9 d.−6 < x < 9

Mathematics · College · Thu Feb 04 2021

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We have,

−7 < x − 1 < 8 

-7 < x - 1

Adding 1 on both sides,  we ger

-7 + 1 < x -1 + 1

-6 < x

And , x - 1 < 8

Adding 1 on both sides,  we get

x - 1 + 1 < 8 + 1

x < 9

 

So, 6 < x < 9

Hence, option (a) is correct.