Solve the following inequality for [tex]\( x \)[/tex]:

[tex]\[ 6 + 13x + 2 \ \textgreater \ 2 - 13x \][/tex]

A. [tex]\( x \ \textless \ 2 \)[/tex]
B. [tex]\( x \geq -1 \)[/tex]
C. [tex]\( x \ \textgreater \ 1 \)[/tex]
D. [tex]\( x \ \textless \ -2 \)[/tex]



Answer :

To solve the inequality [tex]\(6 + 13x + 2 > 2 - 13x\)[/tex], follow these steps:

Step 1: Simplify both sides of the inequality.
[tex]\[ 6 + 13x + 2 > 2 - 13x \][/tex]

Combine the constant terms on the left side:
[tex]\[ 8 + 13x > 2 - 13x \][/tex]

Step 2: Add [tex]\(13x\)[/tex] to both sides to eliminate the [tex]\(x\)[/tex] term on the right side.
[tex]\[ 8 + 13x + 13x > 2 - 13x + 13x \][/tex]
[tex]\[ 8 + 26x > 2 \][/tex]

Step 3: Subtract 8 from both sides to isolate the [tex]\(x\)[/tex] term.
[tex]\[ 8 + 26x - 8 > 2 - 8 \][/tex]
[tex]\[ 26x > -6 \][/tex]

Step 4: Divide both sides by 26 to solve for [tex]\(x\)[/tex].
[tex]\[ \frac{26x}{26} > \frac{-6}{26} \][/tex]
[tex]\[ x > -\frac{6}{26} \][/tex]
[tex]\[ x > -\frac{3}{13} \][/tex]

Hence, the solution to the inequality [tex]\(6 + 13x + 2 > 2 - 13x\)[/tex] is:
[tex]\[ x > -\frac{3}{13} \][/tex]

None of the provided options directly match [tex]\( x > -\frac{3}{13} \)[/tex]. However, the solution correctly indicates all values of [tex]\(x\)[/tex] greater than [tex]\(-\frac{3}{13}\)[/tex], or in interval notation, [tex]\( \left( -\frac{3}{13}, \infty \right) \)[/tex]. It appears there may be an error in the provided answer choices.

When considering the answer choices:

A. [tex]\( x < 2 \)[/tex]: This restricts [tex]\(x\)[/tex] to be less than 2, which is not equivalent to our solution.
B. [tex]\( x \geq -1 \)[/tex]: This includes [tex]\(-1\)[/tex], which is less strict than our solution.
C. [tex]\( x > 1 \)[/tex]: This restricts [tex]\(x\)[/tex] to be greater than 1, which is incorrect.
D. [tex]\( x < -2 \)[/tex]: This is completely incorrect as it is not in the solution range.

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