SOLUTION: I am working in an Algebra 2 workbook and I came across this problem: 9a-6>3(a-6) I did the problem 3 times, checked my answer, and asked my dad for help, and we are convinced t

Question 643229: I am working in an Algebra 2 workbook and I came across this problem: 9a-6>3(a-6)
I did the problem 3 times, checked my answer, and asked my dad for help, and we are convinced the answer is a>1. However, the book says that the answer is 4 1/4. This fits into the problem because it is greater than 1, but 1 can also be used and it is the lowest number possible. I was just wondering if someone else could do the problem as well and see what you get. It is entirely possible that the book or I have made a mistake, but I just wasn't sure. Thanks!!
Found 2 solutions by josmiceli, Alan3354:
Answer by josmiceli(19441) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!

You can divide both sides by

Subtract from both sides

Add to both sides

Divide both sides by

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check answer:

I'll plug in which is greater than

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To make sure, I'll try

OK
I don't see how the book got it's answer

Answer by Alan3354(69443) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
I am working in an Algebra 2 workbook and I came across this problem: 9a-6>3(a-6)
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9a-6>3(a-6)
9a-6>3a-18
Subtract 3a
6a-6 > -18
Add 6
6a > -12
a > -2
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