Question

Solve the inequality 9(x - 3) < 4(x + 10).

Answer 1

Explanation:

9(x - 3) < 4(x + 10)

9x - 27 < 4x + 40

-4x -4x

5x -27 < 40

+27 +27

5x < 67

/5 /5

x < 13.4

or

67/5

Answer 2

The solution is the area x < 67/5

Explanation:

Perform the indicated multiplication. We get:

9x - 27 < 4x + 40

Combining like terms results in:

5x < 67

Then the solution is the area x < 67/5