Question

3(x + 8) – 4x < 2x + 9

Complete each of the 2 activities for this Task.
Activity 1 of 2
Solve the inequality for x. Show your work!

Explain how you would graph your solution on a number line. (type of circle, direction of arrow...)

Answer 1

x > 5

Explanation:

3x + 24 - 4x < 2x + 9

-x + 24 < 2x + 9

15 < 3x

3x > 15

x > 5

on a number line you would circle the 5 (don't shade in) and draw an arrow pointing to the right