Elementary Algebra

Published by Cengage Learning
ISBN 10: 1285194055
ISBN 13: 978-1-28519-405-9

Chapter 4 - Proportions, Percents, and Solving Inequalities - 4.4 - Inequalities - Problem Set 4.4 - Page 169: 59

Answer

$x\lt-\dfrac{9}{4}$

Work Step by Step

Using the properties of inequalities, the solution to the given inequality, $ -x-4-3x\gt5 ,$ is \begin{array}{l}\require{cancel} -x-3x\gt5+4 \\\\ -4x\gt9 \\\\ x\lt\dfrac{9}{-4} \\\\ x\lt-\dfrac{9}{4} .\end{array}
Update this answer!

You can help us out by revising, improving and updating this answer.

Update this answer

After you claim an answer you’ll have 24 hours to send in a draft. An editor will review the submission and either publish your submission or provide feedback.