Math Problem Statement

The solution of the linear inequality 3x + 10 ≤ 6x + 6 is [ , ).

Solution

To solve the inequality 3x+106x+63x + 10 \leq 6x + 6, let's proceed step-by-step.

  1. Move all terms involving xx to one side of the inequality:

    3x+106x63x + 10 - 6x \leq 6

    Simplifying, we get:

    3x+106-3x + 10 \leq 6

  2. Move the constant term to the other side of the inequality:

    3x610-3x \leq 6 - 10

    Simplifying further, we obtain:

    3x4-3x \leq -4

  3. Divide by -3, and remember to reverse the inequality sign because we are dividing by a negative number:

    x43x \geq \frac{-4}{-3}

    x43x \geq \frac{4}{3}

  4. Expressing the solution as an interval:

    Since x43x \geq \frac{4}{3}, the solution interval is:

    [43,)\left[ \frac{4}{3}, \infty \right)

Therefore, the solution to the inequality 3x+106x+63x + 10 \leq 6x + 6 is [43,)\left[ \frac{4}{3}, \infty \right).

Would you like further details on the solution process?

Here are some related questions for further exploration:

  1. How does dividing by a negative number affect the inequality sign?
  2. What would happen if the inequality was 3x+106x+63x + 10 \geq 6x + 6?
  3. How can we solve similar inequalities with more complex terms?
  4. What is the importance of expressing the solution in interval notation?
  5. Can you apply these steps to solve 5x22x+15x - 2 \leq 2x + 1?

Tip: Always remember to flip the inequality sign when multiplying or dividing by a negative number.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Algebra
Linear Inequalities
Inequality Solving Techniques

Formulas

Inequality manipulation (addition, subtraction, division by a negative)

Theorems

Properties of Inequalities

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 9-10