Math Problem Statement

The inequality 2x + 9 ≤ x + 3 ≤ 3x + 19 means that x is in the closed interval [A, B] where A is -6 and B is.

Solution

The inequality provided is:

2x+9x+33x+192x + 9 \leq x + 3 \leq 3x + 19

We need to solve this inequality step by step.

Step 1: Break down the inequality into two parts.

  1. 2x+9x+32x + 9 \leq x + 3
  2. x+33x+19x + 3 \leq 3x + 19

Solving the first inequality:

2x+9x+32x + 9 \leq x + 3 Subtract xx from both sides: x+93x + 9 \leq 3 Now subtract 9 from both sides: x6x \leq -6 This gives x6x \leq -6.

Solving the second inequality:

x+33x+19x + 3 \leq 3x + 19 Subtract xx from both sides: 32x+193 \leq 2x + 19 Now subtract 19 from both sides: 162x-16 \leq 2x Divide by 2: 8x-8 \leq x This gives x8x \geq -8.

Step 2: Combine the two parts:

The solution to the inequality is: 8x6-8 \leq x \leq -6

Step 3: Closed interval [A,B][A, B]:

In interval notation, A=8A = -8 and B=6B = -6.

Let me know if you need any further details or explanations!

Follow-up Questions:

  1. How do you solve compound inequalities in general?
  2. Can you explain why the solution is a closed interval in this case?
  3. What is the significance of combining two inequalities like this?
  4. What happens if you encounter a "greater than" rather than a "less than" inequality?
  5. How can you graph the solution to this inequality on a number line?

Tip: Always isolate the variable step by step when dealing with compound inequalities to avoid mistakes.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Algebra
Compound Inequalities
Inequality Solving

Formulas

Linear inequality manipulations

Theorems

Addition and Subtraction Properties of Inequalities
Division and Multiplication Properties of Inequalities

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 9-11