Intermediate Algebra (6th Edition)

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Chapter 2 - Section 2.5 - Compound Inequalities - Exercise Set - Page 96: 90

Answer

$x\gt5$

Work Step by Step

The given inequality, $ 1+2x\lt3(2+x)\lt1+4x ,$ is equivalent to \begin{array}{l}\require{cancel} 1+2x\lt3(2+x) \text{ and } 3(2+x)\lt1+4x .\end{array} Solving the inequalities separately results to \begin{array}{l}\require{cancel} 1+2x\lt3(2+x) \\ 1+2x\lt6+3x \\ 2x-3x\lt6-1 \\ -x\lt5 \\ x\gt-5 \\\\\text{ and } \\\\ 3(2+x)\lt1+4x \\ 6+3x\lt1+4x \\ 3x-4x\lt1-6 \\ -x\lt-5 \\ x\gt5 .\end{array} Since "and" is used, then the solution set is the intersection of the two inequalities. Hence, the solution set is $ x\gt5 .$
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