Inequality Problem

3-5x-3<3

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Aug 02, 2010
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by: Karin

(3-5x)- 3 < 3

I'm assuming that this problem is written as:
3 minus 5x minus 3 is less than 3.

Step 1 is to combine like terms:
3-3 - 5x < 3 (3-3 = 0)
-5x < 3 We are left with -5x on the left

-5x/-5 < 3/-5 Divide by -5 on both sides

x > -3/5 Reverse the inequality symbol since
you divided by a negative number.

In this problem, the last step is one of the most important steps. Whenever you multiply or divide by a negative number, you must reverse the inequality symbol.

For more examples on solving one variable inequalities, please visit: http://www.algebra-class.com/solving-inequalities.html.

All the best,
Karin

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