Question

Solve the compound inequality.

2x-4 > 8 or 3x-1 < -10

Responses

-3 < x < 6

x < 6 or x < -3

x > 6 or x < -3

x > 2 or x < -3

Answer 1

Explanation:

2x-4 > 8 or 3x-1 < -10

Grouping the like terms

2x > 8 +4 or 3x < -10 +1

2x > 12 or 3x < -9

2x > 12 3x < -9

2 2 3 3

x > 6 or x < -3