Question

I want my Mommy

Answer 1

Here is the problem and solution.
Why is it that answer and not simply \[x \le -5\]

Answer 2

subtract 1 first

Answer 3

\[\frac{2x+6}{x+1}<1\]
\[\frac{2x+6}{x+1}-1<0\]

Answer 4

i will make a bet that you solved by multiplying both sides of the equation by \(x+1\) which you cannot do because you don't know it if is positive or negative

Answer 5

Exactly what I done :/

Answer 6

yeah it is a common mistake
then you have to do a bunch of algebra

Answer 7

What would be the next step?

Answer 8

Well, I can plug it in my TI Inspire and solve it now... thanks!

Answer 9

Nice tag call, I'm going to use it on facebook to see if anyone pays attention to my updates !

Answer 10

@Luis_Rivera lol