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What is the solution of \(\frac{x - 5}{x + 3} < -1\)?

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JAMB 2014

What is the solution of \(\frac{x - 5}{x + 3} < -1\)?
  • A. -3 < x < 1
  • B. x < -3 or x > 1
  • C. -3 < x < 5
  • D. x < -3 or x > 5
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Correct Answer: Option A
Explanation
Consider the range -3 < x < -1

= { -2, -1, 0}, for instance

When x = -2,

\(\frac{-2 - 5}{-2 + 3} < -1\)

\(\frac{-7}{1} < -1\)

When x = -1,

\(\frac{-1 - 5}{-1 + 3} < -1\)

\(\frac{-6}{2} < -1\)

= -3 < -1

When x = 0,

\(\frac{0 - 5}{0 + 3} < -1\)

\(\frac{- 5}{3} < -1\)

Hence -3 < x < 1

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