College Algebra (6th Edition)

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ISBN 10: 0-32178-228-3
ISBN 13: 978-0-32178-228-1

Chapter 1 - Equations and Inequalities - Exercise Set 1.7 - Page 196: 73

Answer

$x\lt\frac{1}{3},x\gt5$

Work Step by Step

Solve for the original inequality, and then flip the sign and make the opposite side negative in the second inequality. $3x-8\gt7$ $3x\gt15$ $x\gt5$ $3x-8\lt-7$ $3x\lt1$ $x\lt\frac{1}{3}$ $x\lt\frac{1}{3},x\gt5$
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