A high level of LDL cholesterol (“bad cholesterol”) in the blood increases a person’s risk of heart disease. The table shows how LDL levels affect risk.If x represents the LDL cholesterol number, write a linear inequality or three-part inequality for each category. Use x as the variable.

(a) Optimal(b) Near optimal/above optimal(c) Borderline high(d) High 

(e) Very high

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LDL Cholesterol Less than 100 100-129 130-159 160-189 190 and above Risk Category Optimal Near optimal/ above optimal Borderline high High Very high