solve for x collect xs on the left side. The solution shou withld be presented with x first the correct?

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inequality symbol then the number.
3(4x-5)<9

2007-06-29 05:08:30 · 3 answers · asked by peaches 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Mathematics

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12x - 15 < 9

Add 15:

12x < 24

Divide by 12:

x < 2

2007-06-29 05:12:41 · answer #1 · answered by jenh42002 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋

yes, you need to isolate x:
12x - 15 < 9
12x < 24
x < 2

2007-06-29 12:13:58 · answer #2 · answered by John V 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋

12x - 15 < 9
12x < 24
x < 2
And if you need it in interval form:
(-infinity, 2)

2007-06-29 12:28:44 · answer #3 · answered by Becky M 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋