Intermediate Algebra: Connecting Concepts through Application

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

Chapter 2 - Systems of Linear Equations and Inequalities - 2.4 Solving Linear Inequalities - 2.4 Exercises - Page 174: 39

Answer

$x>5$.

Work Step by Step

The given inequality is $\Rightarrow 8x+1>-2x+51$ Add $2x$ to both sides. $\Rightarrow 8x+1+2x>-2x+51+2x$ Simplify. $\Rightarrow 10x+1>51$ Substract $1$ from both sides. $\Rightarrow 10x+1-1>51-1$ Simplify. $\Rightarrow 10x>50$ Divide both sides by $10$. $\Rightarrow \frac{10x}{10}>\frac{50}{10}$ Simplify. $\Rightarrow x>5$.
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