SOLUTION: Solve the following inequality and graph (or explain) the solution set. -x – 6 > -3x + 9

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Question 198337: Solve the following inequality and graph (or explain) the solution set.
-x – 6 > -3x + 9

Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Start with the given inequality.


Add to both sides.


Add to both sides.


Combine like terms on the left side.


Combine like terms on the right side.


Divide both sides by to isolate .


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Answer:

So the answer is


Which approximates to



So the answer in interval notation is


Also, the answer in set-builder notation is


Here's the graph of the solution set


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