Not sure if I have the correct answer dealing with inequalities and not having equal signs.
so the problem is 3x+4>9x+2
I came up with 2/6>x?
not sure so this why I'm asking
3x-9x > 2-4
-6x > -2
x < 1/3
Your answer is right, but your fraction should be reduced.
Also, it is more common to have the x's on the left for equations and inequations.
Thank you!:)
To solve the inequality 3x + 4 > 9x + 2, let's break it down step by step:
1. Start by subtracting 3x from both sides of the inequality to isolate the variable on one side:
3x + 4 - 3x > 9x + 2 - 3x
4 > 6x + 2
2. Next, subtract 2 from both sides to further isolate the variable:
4 - 2 > 6x + 2 - 2
2 > 6x
3. Now, divide both sides by 6 to solve for x:
2/6 > (6/6)x
1/3 > x
So, the correct answer is x < 1/3.
Your answer of 2/6 > x is equivalent to the correct answer, but it is generally preferred to express the variable on the left side of the inequality. Thus, 1/3 < x is the same as x > 1/3.