Question

Solve for x: 4x - 2 > 6x + 8
4x-2>6x+8
-10>-2x
5>x

Answer 1

is this right

Answer 2

Try doing it this way:

4x - 2> 6x + 8


-8 - 2 > 6x - 4x
-10 > 2x
-10/2 > x
-5 > x

The strategy is to avoid having to divide by a negative. You do not want to end up having to divide by a negative, because then you'll have to switch signs and sometimes, you might forget to do it. So in order to avoid doing that, make sure the expression with x is always positive.

Answer 3

@vacuole, your steps are inconsistent

Answer 4

you should transfer everything to the left side

Answer 5

I've already posted my steps and they are correct.

Answer 6

my steps are correct too. i just typo at the end, but change it, as u can see it above

Answer 7

Your typo is potentially confusing for the user.

Answer 8

i changed it, can u see it??

Answer 9

sorry for the typooooo

Answer 10

Thanks

Answer 11

4x-2-6x-8>0
-2x-10>0
-2x>10
-x>5
x<-5

Answer 12

Thanks @vacuole

Answer 13

;) @Hero