Solve the Inequality and Give the Solution Set $\frac { 1 } { 3 } < \frac { - x - 5 } { 3 } < 7$

question 152

Multiple Choice

Solve the inequality and give the solution set.
- $\frac { 1 } { 3 } < \frac { - x - 5 } { 3 } < 7$

• A) \(\{ x \mid 6 < x < 26 \}\)
• B) \(\{ x \mid - 26 < x < - 6 \}\)
• C) \(\left\{ x \mid - 26 < x < - \frac { 46 } { 9 } \right\}\)
• D) \(\{ x \mid - 26 < x < - 14 \}\)

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