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OpenStudy (anonymous):

[5.01]Solve the inequality 4x − 16 > 6x − 20. x < 7 x < 2 x > 7 x > 2

OpenStudy (dumbcow):

step 1: subtract 4x from both sides step 2: add 20 to both sides ...

OpenStudy (anonymous):

so i know -16>2x-20 then idk what to do

OpenStudy (dumbcow):

**step 2

OpenStudy (anonymous):

ohhh add

OpenStudy (anonymous):

so 4>2x??

OpenStudy (dumbcow):

yes....then what is step 3?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

idk thts what i need help witth

OpenStudy (dumbcow):

divide by the coefficient of x 2x < 4 divide by 2 on both sides x < 2

OpenStudy (dumbcow):

in general you can solve any single variable equation or inequality using these 3 steps step 1: combine all "x's" on 1 side step 2: combine all constants on other side step 3: divide both sides by coefficient of "x"

OpenStudy (anonymous):

ok thanks this means a lot <3 lol im a girl im just on my friends account lol xD

OpenStudy (dumbcow):

your welcome

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