SOLUTION: Which of the following intervals represents the solution set of the inequality -3 is less than or equal to 2x+1<7 1.) (-3,7) 2.) (-2,3) 3.) [-3,7) 4.) [-2,3)

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Question 143044: Which of the following intervals represents the solution set of the inequality -3 is less than or equal to 2x+1<7
1.) (-3,7)
2.) (-2,3)
3.) [-3,7)
4.) [-2,3)

Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) About Me  (Show Source):
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-3%3C=2x%2B1%3C7 Start with the given inequality





-4%3C=2x%3C6 Subtract 1 from all sides






-2%3C=x%3C3 Divide every side by 2 to isolate x.



So the solution in interval notation is: [-2,3)



So the answer is choice 4)