Algebra

How to solve

Solve like an equation. Dividing by a positive number keeps the inequality direction.

Steps

  1. Undo addition/subtraction.
  2. Divide by the positive coefficient.
  3. Write x>k or x<k.

Example

2x + 1 > 7

  1. 2x > 6.
  2. x > 3.

Answer: x>3

How to type answers

  • Enter x>2 or x<-1 with no spaces
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