Question

2x + 1 5 or -3x > -9

Answer 1

\[2x + 1 \ge5 or -3x > -9\]

Answer 2

Make both into equations first... and solve for x than

Answer 3

Think of it like, trying to get x alone, by itself on one side.

2x+1(symbol)5
Subtract one from each side.
2x(symbol)4
divide both sides by 2
x (symbol) 2
x is greater than or equal to 2 :] or.....

Now you try the other half. Remember signs flip ( < & > ) when you divide by a negative number.

Answer 4

*Getting x alone on one side is meant for when you break them into 2 equations, individually. Like what I did there ^^^ Sorry if that confused you.