Question

For which values of x is the inequality 3(1 + x) > x + 17 true?

Answer 1

2018

Explanation:

Answer 2

x>7

Explanation:

3(1 + x) > x + 17

distribute

3 + 3x> x+17

subtract x from each side

3 +3x-x > x-x+17

3+2x > 17

subtract 3 from each side

3-3+2x > 17-3

2x>14

divide by 2

2x/2 > 14/2

x>7