Question

Solve the inequality.

8x + 9 < 4x − 3
A) x < 3
B) x <
3
2
C) x < −3
D) x < −
3
2

Answer 1

x <-3

Explanation:

8x + 9 < 4x − 3

Subtract 4x from each each

8x -4x + 9 < 4x -4x − 3

4x +9 < -3

Subtract 9 from each side

4x + 9-9 < − 3-9

4x< -12

Divide by 4

4x/4 < -12/4

x <-3