Introductory Algebra for College Students (7th Edition)

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ISBN 10: 0-13417-805-X
ISBN 13: 978-0-13417-805-9

Chapter 2 - Section 2.7 - Solving Linear Inequalities - Exercise Set - Page 196: 91

Answer

$$x > \frac{b - a}{3}$$

Work Step by Step

First, we subtract $a$ from both sides: $$3x > b - a$$ We can isolate $x$ by dividing both sides by $3$: $$x > \frac{b - a}{3}$$
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