Question

What values of x will satisfy the inequality 4x + 2 > 10?

Answer 1

x > 2

Explanation:

4x + 2 > 10

Subtract 2 from both sides;

4x > 8

Divide both sides by 4;

x > 2

Answer 2

x > 2

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 Property

Explanation:

Step 1: Define

4x + 2 > 10

Step 2: Solve for x

1. Subtract 2 on both sides: 4x > 8
2. Divide 4 on both sides: x > 2

Here we see that any value x greater than 2 would work as a solution to the inequality.