Find the least integer value of that satisfies .

Answer and explanation

Correct answer: D.

  1. Step 1: Subtract : .
  2. Step 2: , so the least integer is .
Answer
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Why not the others: is what you get if you choose the integer just below the boundary. is what you get if you choose the integer just above. is what you get if you move the constant with the wrong sign.

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