Question

Solving Two-Step Inequalities

Assignment Active
Solving an Inequality
Solve 2/3x-1/5>1

Answer 1

x >
`(9)/(5)`

Explanation:

Given

`(2)/(3)` x -
`(1)/(5)` > 1

Multiply through by 15 to clear the fractions

10x - 3 > 15 ( add 3 to both sides )

10x > 18 ( divide both sides by 10 )

x >
`(18)/(10)` , that is

x >
`(9)/(5)`