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CBSE · Class 11 · Mathematics · Linear InequalitiesThe solution of the inequality 5x - 3 >= 3x - 5 in interval notation is:

Step-by-Step Solution

Solving 5x - 3 >= 3x - 5: subtract 3x from both sides to get 2x - 3 >= -5, then add 3 to get 2x >= -2, which gives x >= -1. In interval notation, this is represented as [-1, infinity).

Detailed Options Breakdown
Option : (-infinity, -1]

Incorrect choice. This distractor represents a common misunderstanding of the core principles of Linear Inequalities.

Option 1: (-1, infinity)

Incorrect choice. This distractor represents a common misunderstanding of the core principles of Linear Inequalities.

Option 2: [-1, infinity) (Correct Answer)

Correct choice. Refer to the step-by-step verified solution guidelines above for details.

Option 3: (-\infty, \infty)

Incorrect choice. This distractor represents a common misunderstanding of the core principles of Linear Inequalities.

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