Math Problem Statement

-6(x+1)<2(x+5)

Solution

Let's solve the inequality step by step.

Given inequality:

6(x+1)<2(x+5)-6(x + 1) < 2(x + 5)

Step 1: Distribute the terms on both sides.

On the left side, distribute 6-6 across (x+1)(x + 1), and on the right side, distribute 22 across (x+5)(x + 5):

6x6<2x+10-6x - 6 < 2x + 10

Step 2: Combine like terms.

Now, move all the xx-terms to one side and the constant terms to the other side. First, add 6x6x to both sides:

6<8x+10-6 < 8x + 10

Then, subtract 1010 from both sides:

16<8x-16 < 8x

Step 3: Solve for xx.

Now, divide both sides by 8:

168<x\frac{-16}{8} < x

2<x-2 < x

This means that:

x>2x > -2

Final Answer:

The solution to the inequality is:

x>2x > -2

Do you want more details on any step, or have any questions?

Here are 5 related questions for you:

  1. How would the solution change if the inequality were 6(x+1)2(x+5)-6(x + 1) \leq 2(x + 5)?
  2. What happens if you multiply or divide both sides of an inequality by a negative number?
  3. Can you graph the solution x>2x > -2 on a number line?
  4. How do you check if a particular value of xx satisfies the inequality?
  5. How would the inequality change if the signs inside the parentheses were reversed?

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

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Algebra
Linear Inequalities
Distributive Property

Formulas

Distributive Property: a(b + c) = ab + ac

Theorems

Inequality solving rules (moving terms across inequalities, dividing by a positive or negative number)

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 8-10