The only difference between the linear equation "x + 3 = 2" and this linear inequality is that I have a "less than" sign, instead of an "equals" sign. The solution method is exactly the same: subtract 3 from either side. Note that the solution to a "less than, but not equal to" inequality is graphed with a parentheses (or else an open dot) at the endpoint, indicating that the endpoint is not included within the solution. Note that "x" in the solution does not "have" to be on the left. However, it is often easier to picture what the solution means with the variable on the left. Don't be afraid to rearrange things to suit your taste. 3) 4x + 6 >= 3x ? 5, then x <= ?11 -2x > 4, then x < -2 Graphically, the solution is: graphical solution
Inequalities
The only difference between the linear equation "x + 3 = 2" and this linear inequality is that I have a "less than" sign, instead of an "equals" sign. The solution method is exactly the same: subtract 3 from either side. Note that the solution to a "less than, but not equal to" inequality is graphed with a parentheses (or else an open dot) at the endpoint, indicating that the endpoint is not included within the solution. Note that "x" in the solution does not "have" to be on the left. However, it is often easier to picture what the solution means with the variable on the left. Don't be afraid to rearrange things to suit your taste. 3) 4x + 6 >= 3x ? 5, then x <= ?11 -2x > 4, then x < -2 Graphically, the solution is: graphical solution
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