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OpenStudy (chosenmatt):

Identify the solution set of the inequality using the given replacement set. x < –2; {–5, –2.6, –2, –0.8, 1, 1.5} A. {–5, –2.6} B. {–5, –2.6, –2} C. { –2, –0.8, 1, 1.5} D. {–0.8, 1, 1.5}

OpenStudy (chosenmatt):

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OpenStudy (anonymous):

A

OpenStudy (chosenmatt):

how?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

x should be less than -2. It cannot be -2 as it has to be less. So, -2.6 and -5 are less than -2 in the given set.

OpenStudy (chosenmatt):

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OpenStudy (chosenmatt):

so I need other opinions if it's A

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Its A

OpenStudy (anonymous):

We are dealing with negative numbers here. The inequality is asking for numbers that are less than -2. That means numbers that are to the left of -2 on the number line.

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