Now I'm onto solving inequalities: let me try this one and you guys tell me if this is what they are looking for...

Solve for the inequality of x: 2x+5 7

would the answer be written like this:
x is (greater than or equal to symbol) 1

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Now I'm onto solving inequalities: let me try this one and you guys tell me if this is what they are looking for...

Solve for the inequality of x: 2x+5 > 7

would the answer be written like this:
x is (greater than or equal to symbol) 1

mimi_x3 · Answer

2x> 7-5
2x>2
x>1

chaise · Answer

2x+5 > 7
Just treat it like a normally equation.
2x > 2
x > 1

anonymous · Answer

oh right i wouldn't be greater than or equal to..just greater than >

anonymous · Answer

... how are you going to pass your test if u ask every hw problem on here?

mimi_x3 · Answer

yeah, since it already stated ">" you don't change it xD

chaise · Answer

Just remember when you divide an inequality by a negative number the arrow sign flips.
And it's just greater than.

anonymous · Answer

@ xenogear, i'm referencing the questions from 225 sample question bank for the placement exam..i'm picking 1 or 2 from each category (there's like 8) to make sure i know how to do them...I just need to get into Math 140 (business caclulus) to get my BA in Marketing at CSULB.  I haven't taken math in years..but all this review is coming back fairly easy...just checking answers..and clarifying

chaise · Answer

Feel free to ask as many questions as you like - you're keeping me entertained.

anonymous · Answer

shukran jizalan

mimi_x3 · Answer

LOL, your keeping me entertained as well, since im so~ bored xD

aroub · Answer

"shukran jizalan" lol i understood that! :D

anonymous · Answer

nice!