Answer
$x\gt-5$
Work Step by Step
Using the properties of inequalities, the solution to the given inequality, $
8x-1\gt4x-21
,$ is
\begin{array}{l}\require{cancel}
8x-4x\gt-21+1
\\\\
4x\gt-20
\\\\
x\gt-\dfrac{20}{4}
\\\\
x\gt-5
.\end{array}
Elementary Algebra
by Kaufmann, Jerome; Schwitters, Karen;
Published by
Cengage Learning
ISBN 10:
1285194055
ISBN 13:
978-1-28519-405-9
Chapter 4 - Proportions, Percents, and Solving Inequalities - 4.5 - Inequalities, Compound Inequalities, and Problem Solving - Problem Set 4.5 - Page 175: 4
Update this answer!
You can help us out by revising, improving and updating this answer.
Update this answerAfter you claim an answer you’ll have 24 hours to send in a draft. An editor will review the submission and either publish your submission or provide feedback.
