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How do I solve? What is the rules for solving greater than and less than equations? I forgot. 3x - 6 < 2x + 1

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Answer: x < 7

Explanation:

1

Add 6

to both sides

3x-6<2x+12

Simplify

Add the numbers

Add the numbers

3x<2x+73

Subtract 2x

from both sides

3x<2x+74

Simplify

Combine like terms

Multiply by 1

Combine like terms

x<7

When solving an inequality: • you can add the same quantity to each side • you can subtract the same quantity from each side • you can multiply or divide each side by the same positive quantity If you multiply or divide each side by a negative quantity, the inequality symbol must be reversed.

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