One reason that negative numbers would not make sense for values of the variables is that the solution having a negative value is not valid. It might be that the expression represents a real word problem and a negative value will not make any sense. Hope this helps.
Solution
Given the question in the image, the following are the solution steps to answer the question.
STEP 1: Write the given data

STEP 2: Find the mean

mean is 87.33
STEP 3: Find the median
Answer:
Given, 3x−2<2x+1
⇒3x−2x<1+2
⇒x<3orx∈(−∞,3)
The lines y=3x−2 and y=2x+1 both will intersect at x=3
Clearly, the dark line shows the solution of 3x−2<2x+1.
Step-by-step explanation: