For the Following Problem, Solve the Inequality $2 x - 7 < 5$

question 212

Multiple Choice

For the following problem, solve the inequality. $2 x - 7 < 5$

• A) \(( 6 , \infty )\)
• B) \(( - \infty , 6 ]\)
• C) \([ 6 , \infty )\)
• D) \(( - \infty , 6 )\)
• E) none of these

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