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If \(3x - \frac{1}{4})^{\frac{1}{2}}> \frac{1}{4} - x \), then the interval of ...

If \(3x - \frac{1}{4})^{\frac{1}{2}} > \frac{1}{4} - x \), then the interval of values of x is
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  • A X > \(\frac{1}{3}\)
  • B X < \(\frac{1}{3}\)
  • C X < \(\frac{1}{4}\)
  • D X < \(\frac{9}{16}\)
  • E X > \(\frac{9}{16}\)
Correct Answer: Option E
Explanation:
\(3x - (\frac{1}{4})^{-\frac{1}{2}} > \frac{1}{4} - x\)
= \(3x - 4^{\frac{1}{2}} > \frac{1}{4} - x\)
= \(3x - 2 > \frac{1}{4} - x\)
= \(3x + x > \frac{1}{4} + 2 \implies 4x > \frac{9}{4}\)
\(x > \frac{9}{16}\)

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