Which of the following numbers is NOT a solution of the inequality $3 x - 5 \geq 4 x - 3$ ?

-1

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-2

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-3

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-5

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Solution

The correct option is A -1
$3 x - 5 \geq 4 x - 3$
$\Rightarrow - 5 + 3 \geq 4 x - 3 x$
$\Rightarrow - 2 \geq x$
$\Rightarrow x \leq - 2$
Hence, -1 is not a solution

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