Introductory Algebra for College Students (7th Edition)

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ISBN 10: 0-13417-805-X
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Chapter 2 - Section 2.7 - Solving Linear Inequalities - Exercise Set - Page 195: 81

Answer

Because this inequality is false for every value of $x$, there is no solution.

Work Step by Step

To solve the inequality, we want to isolate the variable on one side of the equation and constants on the other: Distribute first: $$4x - 4 \lt 4x - 20$$ Subtract $4x$ from each side of the equation: $$-4 < - 20$$ Because this inequality is false for every value of $x$, there is no solution.
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