Question

4x + 6 < 31 show all work

Answer 1

x < 25/4 or x < 6.25

Explanation:

subtract 6 from both sides

4x < 25

divide 4 from both sides

x < 25/4 = 6.25

Answer 2

x < 25/4

General Formulas and Concepts:

Pre-Algebra

Order of Operations: BPEMDAS

1. Brackets
2. Parenthesis
3. Exponents
4. Multiplication
5. Division
6. Addition
7. Subtraction

• Left to Right

Equality Properties

Explanation:

Step 1: Define inequality

4x + 6 < 31

Step 2: Solve for x

1. Subtract 6 on both sides: 4x < 25
2. Divide 4 on both sides: x < 25/4

Here we see that any number x less that 6.25 would be a solution of the inequality.