Find the interval that contains the solution

Which of the following intervals contain the solution to the equation:
               
                2x + 5
x - 2  =  -----———-
                    3

A.)  -6 < x < 11
B.)  11 ≤ x < 15
C.)  6 < x ≤ 10
D.)  -5 < x ≤ -3
​E.)  -11 < x ≤ -2

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                  2x + 5
x - 2   =   --------
                      3

3(x - 2) = 2x + 5   {multiplied each side by 3, clearing out fraction}
3x - 6 = 2x + 5   {used distributive property}
x = 11   {added 6 and subtracted 2x from each side}

B.)  11 ≤ x < 15 contains the solution x = 11

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