Question

Determine if each of the numbers below is a solution to the inequality 3x-2<2-2x. SHOW ALL OF YOUR WORK

a. 2

b. 1/2

c. -3

d. 2/3

Answer 1

b, c, and d are solutions

Explanation:

3x - 2 < 2 - 2x

5x - 2 < 2

5x < 4

x < 4/5

b) 1/2 < 4/5 true

c) -3 < 4/5 true

d) 2/3 < 4/5 true