3x + 5 -1 3x 6 x -2

Question

3x + 5 <= 2x- 8

solve the inequality

this is the example they gave:

3x + 5 > -1
3x > 6
x > -2

anonymous · Answer

You need to find x and put it to one side. To do this, you need to do opposite factors (e.g plus will rid of negative, multiply will rid of divide and vice verse). Imagine a scale - you need to do both sides or it won't be equal. If you want, I can guide you through this.

joshsellsguns · Answer

Yes I would like that. I am kind of getting the general idea but I could use alittle more guidance on it.

anonymous · Answer

3x + 5 <= 2x- 8     I'm going to get rid of 5, to leave 3x. So, -5
3x +5 - 5 <= 2x - 8 -5
3x <= 2x - 13 

Keep going until you cannot simplify it anymore. Does that make sense?

anonymous · Answer

I'll be leaving soon, so best if you respond quickly.

joshsellsguns · Answer

Okay sorry. And yes that makes sense. Thank you.

anonymous · Answer

No problem, is there anymore questions or you understand how to do this?

By the way, welcome to openstudy :)

joshsellsguns · Answer

Tank you and I got it now.

joshsellsguns · Answer

*Thank

anonymous · Answer

Good on you, good luck on your future questions! ^_^/