Math Problem Statement

Solve x + 3 < 6x - 4

Solution

The inequality you provided is:

x+3<6x4x + 3 < 6x - 4

Let's solve this step by step:

  1. Subtract xx from both sides to bring the variable terms together: 3<5x43 < 5x - 4

  2. Add 4 to both sides to isolate the variable term on the right: 3+4<5x3 + 4 < 5x 7<5x7 < 5x

  3. Divide both sides by 5 to solve for xx: 75<x\frac{7}{5} < x

This can also be written as: x>75x > \frac{7}{5}

So, the solution is:

x>75x > \frac{7}{5}

Would you like further details or clarifications on any steps?

Here are some related questions for further practice:

  1. How would you graph the solution x>75x > \frac{7}{5}?
  2. How does the inequality change if the coefficients of xx were negative?
  3. What happens if you add 44 to both sides of the original inequality?
  4. Can this inequality have an equivalent absolute value form?
  5. How do you check if a value satisfies the inequality?

Tip: When solving inequalities, if you multiply or divide both sides by a negative number, don't forget to flip the inequality sign!

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Algebra
Linear Inequalities

Formulas

Basic linear equation solving: ax + b = cx + d

Theorems

Inequality Properties
Operations with inequalities

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 6-8