Algebra 1

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 175: 47

Answer

Add $\frac{1}{2}$ to both sides to isolate the variable.

Work Step by Step

$m-\frac{1}{2}\lt\frac{3}{8}$ $m-\frac{1}{2}+\frac{1}{2}\lt\frac{3}{8}+\frac{1}{2}$ $m-\frac{1}{2}+\frac{1}{2}\lt\frac{3}{8}+\frac{4}{8}$ $m\lt\frac{7}{8}$
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