Math Problem Statement

Solve the following inequalities: 1st inequality: 3 - 4x ≥ 1 + 2x; 2nd inequality: 3(x - 1) ≥ -2x - 3.

Solution

Let's solve the two inequalities step by step.

1st Inequality:

34x1+2x3 - 4x \geq 1 + 2x

Steps:

  1. Combine like terms: Subtract 2x2x from both sides: 34x2x13 - 4x - 2x \geq 1 This simplifies to: 36x13 - 6x \geq 1

  2. Subtract 3 from both sides: 6x2-6x \geq -2

  3. Divide through by 6-6, remembering to reverse the inequality sign since dividing by a negative flips the direction: x13x \leq \frac{1}{3}

Solution for the 1st inequality:

x13x \leq \frac{1}{3}


2nd Inequality:

3(x1)2x33(x - 1) \geq -2x - 3

Steps:

  1. Expand the left-hand side: 3x32x33x - 3 \geq -2x - 3

  2. Combine like terms: Add 2x2x to both sides: 3x+2x333x + 2x - 3 \geq -3 This simplifies to: 5x335x - 3 \geq -3

  3. Add 3 to both sides: 5x05x \geq 0

  4. Divide through by 5: x0x \geq 0

Solution for the 2nd inequality:

x0x \geq 0


Combined Solution:

From the two inequalities:

  1. x13x \leq \frac{1}{3}
  2. x0x \geq 0

The combined solution is the overlap: 0x130 \leq x \leq \frac{1}{3}


Do you need a detailed explanation for any part of the process?

Here are some follow-up questions to deepen your understanding:

  1. How do you solve compound inequalities with overlapping conditions?
  2. What happens when there is no overlap between solutions of two inequalities?
  3. Can you graph the solution on a number line to visualize it?
  4. How would the solution change if one inequality was strict (e.g., >> or <<) instead of \geq or \leq?
  5. How can inequalities be used to solve real-world problems like optimization?

Tip: Always reverse the inequality sign when multiplying or dividing by a negative number!

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Algebra
Linear Inequalities

Formulas

Combining like terms in inequalities
Properties of inequalities (e.g., reversing the inequality when dividing by a negative)

Theorems

Rules of linear inequalities

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 8-10