inequality 4(x=1)-2(x-1)<3-x?

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what is the answer

2007-05-24 02:55:56 · 3 answers · asked by laura l 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Mathematics

I assume you meant

4(x+1)-2(x-1) < 3-x
4x + 4 - 2x + 2 < 3 - x
2x + 6 < 3 - x
3x + 6 < 3
3x < -3
x < -1

2007-05-24 03:01:07 · answer #1 · answered by Mathematica 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋

Assuming the = should be a +

4(x+1) - 2(x-1) < 3 - x
4x + 4 -2x + 2 < 3 - x
2x + 6 < 3 - x
3x < -3
x < -1

2007-05-24 03:02:28 · answer #2 · answered by gebobs 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋

if you mean

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

4x -4 -2x + 2 < 3-x

2x -2 < 3-x

3x < 5

x < 5/3

2007-05-24 02:59:44 · answer #3 · answered by nelaq 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋