Question

Solve the inequality.

4x + 1 < 8x - 3 < 4x + 5



A)
2 < x < 1


B)
1 < x < 2


C)
1 < x < -2


D)

1/2< x < 2

Answer 1

this inequality can not be solved

Answer 2

are you sure? Cause it's multiple choice and none of them say it can't be solved... I don't get it!

Answer 3

ok i thought u wanted to solve it for x

Answer 4

I don't even know... What do I do?

Answer 5

sorry but i cant understand it!!

Answer 6

@Hero can you help?

Answer 7

who knew high school algebra could be so confusing?

Answer 8

Hint: subtract 4x from all sides

Answer 9

That will leave you with

1 < 4x - 3 < 5

Answer 10

Now add 3 to all sides to get

4 < 4x < 8

Answer 11

Finally divide all sides by 4 to get

1 < x < 2

Answer 12

then divide 4?

Answer 13

easy

Answer 14

Thanks @Hero !