SOLUTION: A solution to the compound inequality 17 <= 3 - 2x <= 21 is given below. Choose the statement that is true about the given solution. 17 <= 3 - 2x and 3 - 2x <= 21 - LINE 1 20

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Question 549973: A solution to the compound inequality 17 <= 3 - 2x <= 21 is given below. Choose the statement that is true about the given solution.
17 <= 3 - 2x and 3 - 2x <= 21 - LINE 1
20 <= -2x and -2x <= 24 - LINE 2

-10 => x and x => -12 - LINE 3

ANSWERS:
A: There is a mistake in line # 1.
B: There is a mistake in line # 2.
C: There is a mistake in line # 3.
D: There are no mistakes, the solution is correct.
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Answer by scott8148(6628)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
B: ___ the 3's are subtracted from the x terms but added to the numbers on the other side of the inequalities
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