Question

Solve the following inequality for w. Write your answer in simplest form
-w+9>6w+8

Answer 1

Isolate the variable by dividing each side by factors that don't contain the variable.

w< 1/7

or

(-∞,1/7)

Answer 2

-w+9>6w+8

-w+9 -8 >6w

-w+1>6w

1>7w

7w<1

w< 1/7

Explanation: