Algebra 1

by Hall, Prentice

Published by Prentice Hall

ISBN 10: 0133500403

ISBN 13: 978-0-13350-040-0

Chapter 3 - Solving Inequalities - 3-2 Solving Inequalities Using Addition or Subtraction - Practice and Problem-Solving Exercises - Page 174: 29

Answer

Subtract 3 from both sides.

Work Step by Step

To solve an inequality, you need to isolate the variable on one side of the inequality. $x+3\gt0\longrightarrow$ subtract 3 from each side to isolate x on the left side $x+3-3=0-3\longrightarrow$ subtract $x\gt-3$

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