JAMB - Mathematics (1985 - No. 5)

List all integers satisfying the inequality -2 \(\leq\) 2 x -6 < 4
2, 3, 4, 5
2, 3, 4
2, 5
3, 4, 5
4, 5

Explanation

-2 \(\leq\) 2x - 6 < 4 = 2x - 6 < 4

= 2x < 10

= x < 5

2x \(\geq\) -2 + 6 \(\geq\)

= x \(\geq\) 2

∴ 2 \(\leq\) x < 5 [2, 3, 4]

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