If xis an integer and y = –3x + 7, what is the least value of xfor ... ...

If x is an integer and y = –3x + 7, what is the least value of x for which y is less than 1?
(A) 1
(B) ...
(C) ...
(D) ...
(E) ...

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Posted: 02/23/2012 20:19
The question says less then 1. But the answer of 3 gives an answer that is 1 exactly. Why is this the correct answer?
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Posted: 02/23/2012 20:33
Justin, please see the attached walk through.