Question

Solve 2(4x+1)<3(2x-3)

Answer 1

x < -5.5

Explanation:

2(4x + 1) < 3(2x - 3)

first, treat it like an equation

2 ( 4x + 1 ) < 3 ( 2x - 3)

distribute

8x + 2 < 6x - 9

now use inverse operations

8x + 2 < 6x - 9

-2 -2

8x < 6x - 11

-6x -6x

2x < -11

/2 /2

x < -5.5