5x-1 over 4 -2 (x+5) ---- I need help understanding this problem.

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5x-1 over 4 > -2 (x+5) ---- I need help understanding this problem.

the_fizicx99 · Answer

$\ \dfrac{5x - 1}{4} > -2(x + 5) $ ?

the_fizicx99 · Answer

I see your screenshot now, lol

Start by multiplying both sides by 4. By doing this you're eliminating the 4 dividing 5x - 1.

Damn... I can't use the Draw option :/

$\ \sf 4\dfrac{5x - 1}{4} \longrightarrow 5x - 1 $

What you do to one side, you $\ must$ do it to the other to keep the equation balanced.

Therefore, 5x - 1 = 4(-2x - 10); I already distributed the -2 in -2(x + 5)

the_fizicx99 · Answer

Quick question, do you speak anything other than English?

anonymous · Answer

No. Why ?

the_fizicx99 · Answer

Your grammar seems different from what I'm used to speaking to natives. Lol

snowsurf · Answer

Did this math problem ask for interval solution that would make this inequality true?

the_fizicx99 · Answer

I just noticed a typo, I'm used to using "=," sorry. 

5x - 1 > 4(-2x - 10)

After solving you'd get x >-3

anonymous · Answer

Thank you! The work you provided me was correct. You helped me a lot with this problem and many others.