Intermediate Algebra: Connecting Concepts through Application

Published by Brooks Cole
ISBN 10: 0-53449-636-9
ISBN 13: 978-0-53449-636-4

Chapter 1-8 - Cumulative Review - Page 678: 30

Answer

$x<5$

Work Step by Step

Given \begin{equation} \begin{aligned} 4 x+20>10 x-10. \end{aligned} \end{equation} Rewrite the inequality so that the variable, $x$ is on the left side of the inequality sign. Change the direction of the inequality sign if you divide or multiply by a negative number. \begin{equation} \begin{aligned} 4 x+20&>10 x-10\\ 4x-10x&> -10-20\\ -6x&> -30\\ x&<\frac{-30}{-6}\\ x&< 5. \end{aligned} \end{equation} The solution is $x<5$.
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