Algebra 1 : How to find the solution to an inequality with subtraction

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Example Question #48 : Equations / Inequalities

Solve the inequality:  

Possible Answers:

Correct answer:

Explanation:

Group the integers and the terms with the x-variables.

Subtract six from both sides.

Simplify both sides.

Subtract  from both sides.

Simplify both sides.

We can rewrite this inequality.

The answer is:  

Example Question #49 : Equations / Inequalities

Solve the inequality:  

Possible Answers:

  

Correct answer:

  

Explanation:

Solve the inequality by subtracting 5 on both sides.

Simplify both sides.

Subtract  on both sides.

Simplify both sides.

The answer is:  

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