Math Problem Statement

Solve the compound inequality and write the solution in interval notation:
3/ 4 x − 3 ≤ 3 or
2/ 5 ( x + 10 ) ≥ 0.

Solution

Let's break down the compound inequality and solve it step by step.

The given inequalities are:

  1. 34x33\frac{3}{4}x - 3 \leq 3
  2. 25(x+10)0\frac{2}{5}(x + 10) \geq 0

Step 1: Solve the first inequality

34x33\frac{3}{4}x - 3 \leq 3 Add 3 to both sides: 34x6\frac{3}{4}x \leq 6 Now, multiply both sides by 43\frac{4}{3} to isolate xx: x6×43x \leq 6 \times \frac{4}{3} x8x \leq 8

Step 2: Solve the second inequality

25(x+10)0\frac{2}{5}(x + 10) \geq 0 Multiply both sides by 5 to get rid of the denominator: 2(x+10)02(x + 10) \geq 0 Divide both sides by 2: x+100x + 10 \geq 0 Subtract 10 from both sides: x10x \geq -10

Step 3: Combine the solutions

The compound inequality involves the word "or", so we combine the solutions as follows:

  • From the first inequality: x8x \leq 8
  • From the second inequality: x10x \geq -10

Since this is an "or" inequality, the solution includes any value that satisfies either of the inequalities. Therefore, the solution is all real numbers between 10-10 and 8, inclusive.

Final Solution in Interval Notation:

[10,8][-10, 8]

Would you like more details on any step, or have any further questions?


Here are 5 related questions for practice:

  1. Solve and write in interval notation: 2x53 or 3x+4102x - 5 \geq 3 \text{ or } 3x + 4 \leq 10.
  2. Solve 5x+27 and 4x315x + 2 \leq 7 \text{ and } 4x - 3 \geq 1 in interval notation.
  3. Solve x25x0x^2 - 5x \leq 0 and express the solution in interval notation.
  4. How do we combine inequalities using "and" vs "or" in interval notation?
  5. Solve and write the solution for 12(x4)>3 or 34(x+2)<5\frac{1}{2}(x - 4) > 3 \text{ or } \frac{3}{4}(x + 2) < 5.

Tip: In compound inequalities, the word "or" allows a solution to satisfy either inequality, while "and" requires it to satisfy both.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Algebra
Inequalities
Compound Inequalities

Formulas

Linear inequality solving: ax + b ≤ c
Distributive property: a(b + c) = ab + ac
Interval notation for inequalities

Theorems

Properties of inequalities
Combination of inequalities using 'or'

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 8-10