Question

Solve the inequality and type the solution in interval notation. No spaces!
-25 ≤ -3x - 4<-13

Answer 1

add 4 both side then divide by -3 and switch the signs

Answer 2

That's the easy way to do it

Answer 3

what is the hard way

Answer 4

so what should i do

Answer 5

@deme1999 has laid out the instructions for you, which step is causing confusion?

Answer 6

Aw ok i thought there was more than one way to do this problem

Answer 7

ok so when i e last part i take 3 from both sides?

Answer 8

@kidkush24, I didn't exactly post my steps for you.

Answer 9

I don't want to confuse you bro

Answer 10

It's all good man i would like to see the step so that i can try for myself

Answer 11

Why not roll back to the original question, -25 ≤ -3x - 4<-13, and start to isolate 'x'. Keeping in mind that what you do to the right you must also do to the left, what is your first step?

Answer 12

i would add 4 to both sides and then divide by -3 correct?

Answer 13

Correct, remember that when you divide an inequality by a negative number you must switch their direction.

Answer 14

then what wouldi do next

Answer 15

After doing those two steps you are done.

Answer 16

alright ill need to write that done you sir and hero are heroes :)

Answer 17

:) Good luck.

Answer 18

thank you